[ Chris links their fingers, turning in the direction they need to go while making sure he doesn't drop her hand. Even if this is all a ruse, faking emotion and love, he doesn't have to fake the genuine desire to keep people safe. There's no lie in not wanting this woman to die. The familiarity between them, sure, but the rest could be legitimate. ]

You notice that some of the people are acting off? [ They start walking and he keeps close, voice lowered. ] There are those like us, you and me, who think we need to get to safety. Who know those people that died outside shouldn't have.

[ Then the others. The strange ones. ]

Look at them, around us. They keep doing what they'd normally do as if this isn't weird. If you talk to them, it all sounds rehearsed.

[ Another game, maybe? A part of the game. Actors? ]