Still biting her cheek, she kept her gaze on the Visitor who continued to offer her the glass orb filled with a soft glowing light. Finally relenting, she reached out to take it with a nod. "Fine, thank you."

Despite her reservation, she was gentle about the way she held the orb, cradling it against her stomach. Once they were alone, she faced the large man. "Doesn't it matter to them I wasn't here? I did nothing to help them."