[Take a look around you, Joshua. Which of the two of them looks more eager to fight right now, because it sure as hell is not Sesa-

He threatened Beat when he first lumbered into the Grove, sure, but he's done nothing but run since, and he has no qualms about it, though he is certain he knows of several operators back at Rhodes who would call him a coward for it.

Sesa has not, and will not, put down his gun. Not while Beat is still staring at him, still standing in a way that suggests he will come for him again. He won't fire it unless necessary, but...]

He? I was not aware the Creatures of the forest could speak.

[His gaze narrows, every bone in his body aching as he looks back at Joshua, his expression grave.]

I have no interest in fighting. I would not even have fired, had he not come after me. Now. Are you going to explain to me what is going on here? Because you seem to be acting like you know.

[He doesn't recognize the voice. He's only ever spoken to Beat through the notebooks after all.]