Zechs considered the train as well, lips pursed in thought.

"Survival is simple," Zechs noted dryly. He blinked, and amended, "Survival can be painful, a struggle, something to endure. But we've evolved to survive. It can be managed by anyone with enough will."

"But given the drive, the motivation ..." his eyes narrowed, "... we can do more than merely survive. I won't merely roll over and accept my kidnapping."