Tt. [His smile widens.] Your bravery is respectable, I suppose. I'm under no delusions about this somehow being the end of this world's twisted little game.

But I do want the truth. All of it. And I want it now. If it helps, consider it one last 'fuck you' to those who have used you as a pawn. Or consider it a way to spare yourself the many horrific ways that I can keep you alive.

For starters, let's go with something basic. What are Zealot and the Physicist's roles in this and what do they entail?