"It is." There's an edge to Scott's voice at that affirmation. He's not offended at the question as he's concerned about why John constantly seems to be waiting for the other shoe to drop. Just thinking about the reasons makes his feel sick.

"Most things here are. If anyone says otherwise they aren't worth your time. The Zenith corporation is shady but it does provide the basic necessities for all of us." Is the only semi-good thing going on for them. The food Scott was cooking was given to them by the staff. He still double checked to make sure nothing came laced with aphrodisiacs, just in case.

As they talk, John might start smelling something good, Scott has started cooking the bacon and the scrambled eggs. He had so many questions for John but doesn't seem to be able to come up with a way to voice them out without sounding like he was prying too much. Instead of asking about his home life, he goes for a safer subject.

"I think I recognize the accent but where are you from?"