In the aftermath of an unspeakably bad afternoon, it was the silence which struck many of Merseyside's blue half. There were no posts on some WhatsApp groups which usually hum with post-match chat.
The alien territory is what terrifies many supporters. It has been 23 years since Everton wound up in the relegation zone this late in the season, while Burnley - who have displaced them - have spent much of the last two years familiarising themselves with the place.
At times like this, all a club can really do is reach for what defines them and sets them apart.