*John takes the slap, and doesn't object to it. He watches Beatrix walk out, and then surveys the scene. He puts things together pretty quickly, and looks over at the small crater left behind from Gordon's departure. He then limps back out of the kitchen, and starts walking past Sasha.*
Sasha: Who was he? Ziogen? I thought they-
John: I'll explain later, just keep the... just keep it safe. I have another fire to put out.
*Sasha tilts her head, and nods to John. John roams around for a bit, before finding Beatrix and party hugging. He watches from where Xan is, and wishes he had a drink.*

*Sasha follows after John, but is far enough away to not be noticeable.*