[ It leaves Zane floundering. He's expecting Charles to push more. He expects everyone to push - that's how the world works, in pushes and pulls. ]

He... [ Zane takes a second and a half too long to gather his scattered thoughts. ]

He demanded I tell him the truth. When I did, he didn't believe me.

[ And he realizes that telling Charles all that he did could be to his advantage. ]

I tried to get away. To find Kon, or another warden, but he wouldn't let me. [ He gives a hint of a pause, lets those words hit, gauging Charles' reaction. ] And he dragged me here.

He was angry. When I fought back, I damaged his mask. I think I ruined it.