( Easier, hearing it early. That the two of them share this dude, and none of the rest she knows. It means those she doesn't want to see aren't here either, no nightmares of Black Knights that turn into stalking figures in metal halls. No Firefucker threatening despite the useless if they're all here. Yes, there but supposed to kill, didn't Viveca say that, but it's one thing to know, another to believe.

And there's so much worse than death.

She shakes her head. Clears her throat. )

Not today. I was... ( a glance back to the machine. ) Distracted. Have you? I've figured out some of where things are in the kitchen, and where supplies are in the storage room.