"I suppose that's true." Hershel had to admit, if they were all in the same boat to some extent at least that meant they'd probably be more understanding. "Even if things get bad... well, it just means I'll have to find a way to earn their trust somehow, right?" Easier said than done, but he was trying to be optimistic.

ANd he nodded. "Absolutely, no matter how many resources he has, Calhoun isn't omnipotent, and neither is Zero. It would be hard but there's always hope."