That's a little odd, don't you think? Those two are joined at the hip both in public and I'm assuming in the privacy of their apartment.

[ Elizabeth isn't accusing but: ]

While Shijima has gotten derailed over silly names, she has helped me and others multiple times. Alice has also been willing to put her credibility on the line by throwing theories out and pressing harder issues. If they were staff... [ She says cautiously. ] I don't think they would be seen in public together.