[ A stretch of quiet. Ellis listens to the familiar patter of sound on the opposite end of the crystal, grappling with the immensity of his frustration and disappointment.

But eventually— ]

There's dissent. Disagreements. They're very careful about how they speak of any ill feelings here, but I've heard some dissatisfaction. If I stayed longer I might hear more of it, but they aren't as unified here as I'd thought.