[ He's not surprised that Jiaoqiu doesn't believe in a mercy killing, but it's still frustrating to hear that point spelled out so thoroughly. Surely Drake wants to die! But the man can barely speak, can't move, and had to rely on the AI for everything. Who's to say that L3TH3 would even let him ask to die, if the AI's programming is designed to protect his life?

The idea that he'd tell everyone about his plan first is met with confusion and surprise, though, rather than annoyance. Never in his life has he been part of a team, never has he had other people to rely on. It hadn't even occurred to him to ask for help or guidance -- why would it have? ]

Sure. Next time I plan to kill somebody I'll send you a meeting invite so you can come be guilty of treason too.