"You'd wager correctly." As far as César knows being implied.

He's quiet for a long moment. "... a mix of toxic masculinity, respecting our elders, and to prevent anyone else from having to do it in order to discover it was true."

Well, those are definitely different reasons. "Only Watson and Johnny know. And now you." He takes in a half breath before adding. "And only Watson knows about the control collars. Telling Johnny and Rich would only break them, even if I do wish to tell them. And the same for too many passengers."

Time to take a bite to distract him from that sudden rush of anxiety. He's really leaning on Six for trust. Six could go around and ruin his entire life here if he wanted.