[That... actually catches Gundham off guard. For everything he's been through this was the first time anyone had asked the question, not that he would let on why it would catch him off guard. Even Izuru, for as good as his intentions, did not ask, simply did.]

I... t-they do not rightfully know. After being simple tools for so long, even freedom seems terrifying, especially when all that surround them bay for their blood, and understandably so.