[ He blinks out of thought at that, his expression softening as he shakes his head a bit. Not in a dismissive way, but in a way indicative of clearing out bad or confusing thoughts. Which is exactly what he's trying to do. ]

Just so we're clear, I'm not saying it's the case, here.

[ A wry smile of sorts is on his lips as he shrugs a shoulder. Because he's not saying it isn't the case. After all, there's no proof either way. ]

But, in the mall, one of us was being used against the others. I don't think anything bad ever happened to them... but... I can't remember who it turned out being...