That's a load of bullshit. Sentience is as big of an asshole as Acumen was. Not that I'm surprised. Most leaders are always lying assholes. Sentience is sugarcoating the fact that he sent her away, probably.
[Puts a hand on the nape of his neck with a shrug, remembering a chat he and Michael had ages ago.]
I don't blame you for wanting to get out of this place. [If he were in Michael's shoes, he'd rather go home to be with his family too.]</small