"He's told me about Stiles. I've seen Stiles," Thomas answered, shaking his head sharply. He didn't know if he really liked what Bitty was trying to imply but he wasn't sure if it was intentional or just born out of a sense of Bitty wanting Derek to be happy.

Still, it rankled slightly and Thomas rubbed the back of his neck, staring down at his feet to try and get his irritation in check.

"Maybe," Thomas said once he thought he could talk without sounding pointed and harsh. "I just learned about it and then I ended up in to that other city, surrounded by reminders of what happens when you get past the Gone. With Newt here, the Flare's still around. It's just not in me."