[He's surprised by the sudden emotion coming off of John in waves, angry and miserable. Scorpius remains still, examining the other's face with undisguised curiosity tinged with only the slightest bit of concern. These were not effects he had originally planned for: theoretically, the clone should have stayed hidden, not impeding John's life except in places where it shouldn't be caught]

By all accounts, it should not have survived the removal of the neural implant.

I suppose even I at times underestimate my capacity for survival.

[only a tiny bit proudly]