[He assumes that it is, because given the nature of their arrivals, he must assume that those responsible mean them ill. There is no other angle that makes sense to him— and thus, if they become complacent, they will be easier for their captors to 'manage,' perhaps, less likely to resist.
They clearly hadn't looked into his companions thoroughly enough if they were hoping for complacency, however.]
I agree, complacency is quite dangerous— something I know all too well.
[It had been his own downfall, had it not? He frowns slightly.]
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[He assumes that it is, because given the nature of their arrivals, he must assume that those responsible mean them ill. There is no other angle that makes sense to him— and thus, if they become complacent, they will be easier for their captors to 'manage,' perhaps, less likely to resist.
They clearly hadn't looked into his companions thoroughly enough if they were hoping for complacency, however.]
I agree, complacency is quite dangerous— something I know all too well.
[It had been his own downfall, had it not? He frowns slightly.]
None of us can afford it.