" I see. " - Yuri paused and studied the faces around him.

" Then I'm assuming that you are all sufficiently cognizant of Kathryn's special circumtances? " - Yuri added.

" We were there when she was rescued. " - Brenda smile dimmed.

Even now, she had to repress a shudder at the memories, and she hurriedly changed the subject.

" If there's anything we can do to help you... " - Brenda, added.

" You have nothing to worry about. I don't consider your offer of help presumptuous. My first priority is Ms. Rewis' wellbeing, and as such I'd appreciate anything that could help me understand her better....