It was not a kind grin, nor did it seem to be one of amusement. She did not feel bothered by it, though, used to looks far more unappealing.

"Less for their own protection, I think, and more to be groomed and nurtured. But all of them will eventually be taken to the slaughter, won't they?" Too many would be taken in by false promises as the wish to return home. They would believe anything. "And those who are not taken to be broken and feasted on could fall prey to wolves outside of their pens." The United Earth was just as much of a threat and an unknown as the Initiative, a fact she never forgot.