[He shook his head at Tieria's words. The very idea of it being him and Michael that were under a virus seemed crazy. Impossible, in fact. No community virus could create such real feelings in him, there was no way.]

Listen to him. Can't you trust us on this? Come on, think it through, why would both of us be affected and not you? It's just a stupid virus, Tieria, you've got to know that deep down.