Normally he can fortify himself against the memories, but the drugs make everything clear, as if his psyche is clear icewater. He closes his eyes and breathes through his mouth, letter her hold on to him as he trembles and tells himself that it'll only be a few seconds until he's out of the elevator.

But then, forgetting the pretense, he can't help but try and warn her. "Joanie, they're going to catch you, they're gonna Avox us both- I-"

He clasps her and shakes.