"That you only have to outrun the slowest person?" That is absolutely not what they say about numbers and strength, but Max is nothing if not pragmatic, though she delivers the line like it's a joke. Which it is. Mostly.

She does agree about sticking together, at least, especially since Dorian seems like he'll actually be interesting, "Max Briest, and I've learned that they're incredibly stupid."

Her hopes for them were so high, but no, they're as dumb as a brick.