Because I've been wanting to see how in the hell Hayes has managed not to die in time he's been working for T.H.E.Y.

This does not answer that question. Or any question, for that matter, unless anyone here still wasn't convinced he's an idiot.

( Where he'd gone wrong this fine morning... )

Hayes tells his parents about his recruitment. Or tries to, anyway. Warning for lack of any actual point. Also confusing writing, for Sares is of the inept.

( Hayes would wonder afterwards... )