I doubt that. I'm on...ah...fairly good terms with the soon-to-be next Director of the Institute.

[But just because he thinks that Ferran wouldn't order his squad obliterated doesn't change that Shaun doesn't want an alliance now.

So, all the alternatives must be considered.]

In your dipping, has there been any evidence that the Railroad leadership have a feasible strategy for defeating the Brotherhood? If their situation is as desperate as all that, they may not be the best choice of ally. There's no point in us lashing ourselves to a sinking ship.

[Nathan trusts Zetta to be a survivor, but Zetta's just one agent and she doesn't call the shots for the organization.]