I've found that my instincts on people are seldom wrong, so until I find something convincing to indicate that they really are ignorant I'm inclined to continue following my convictions.

I've been "putting in the work" since I was brought here almost a year ago. But without specific ties higher up in the government they restrict any information that could pertain to us.

[Which is why he's been looking into less legal methods and connections. He's turned to crime for less.]