Rey took note of the Head Doctor's announcement, while committing the rest of the maps to memory. He wondered if this kind of broadcast was common, but decided not to dwell on it.

It was strange, if not disheartening, to think of this sort of thing something that would become his nightly schedule--just another reminder of how different his life would be from now on. But there wasn't much point in feeling sorry for himself, was there? It wouldn't change anything.

Taking the sword from the bed, as he assumed he'd need it, Rey nodded to Sousuke.