The change in routine was enough to put Roland on-edge anyway, as it was clear that something was on Peter's mind. What it was would be a good question, but still, Roland was on alert. Especially considering how his conversation with Argilla had gone.

But then Peter asked about Heat, and Roland was even more on his guard, tapping his fingers nervously. Heat was becoming infamous in the Institute, his hunger leading to various indiscretions, and it was only a matter of time until their association came back to haunt Roland. For now, though, he simply nodded. "He's a comrade. We came from the same world."