Ian did not expect for Mina to open up to him about anything at all, but there she was, telling him things about her that he did not realize he wanted to know. He wanted to be suspicious, and in many ways, he was, but he could see that Mina's words were not meant for her benefit, they were said for the benefit of twenty-three.
"We usually cannot control him," President Lee said, and Mina shook her head.
"Is that all you people know? Control?" Ian walked deeper into the room and stood closer to Mina, but she still had not looked at him.
"What I meant was that he doesn't listen to anyone's advice. Since I met him, twenty-three has-"
"Since you have met him, how many times have you listened to him?" Mina asked, catching Ian off guard.
"He doesn't make sense when he speaks."
