[ There is a scoff at the first statement. It is not dismissive to D's statement, but it is the weary, tired scoff, of someone who had lived it for all-too long. ]

Correct.

I suppose, if enough of us strive to get involved, perhaps something will leak through.

[ A beat, and his mouth twitched, like there was something behind his lips, a beast that fought to uncurl itself and burst forward. ]

If not... we'll talk again. I have experience in this... in rising against the authorities when they abuse their power, and strike at those who'd rise against them.