[Slowly, Ciel narrows his eye. Tess didn't come out and say as much, but with how their conversation went, he can only assume the woman thought this very same thing. It's not a far-fetched conclusion if it is true.]

If so, are they killing the crew at random to hurt the CDC's numbers, or are they killing crew members who agree with the CDC cause? The CDC contracts members all the time it seems. How would killing us be a thorn in their side when we're so easily replaced? [There's a pause, allowing him to ponder his own question, then suddenly, he looks surprised.]

You said there could be an escalation. [Shit. This is only a small taste, if that's true. This is only the beginning.] ...They don't intend to kill just a few of us.

...They're going to try to kill all of us.