Sabine wasn't exactly ecstatic as she nodded to Meesei's request. The last time was a very delicate operation. Sabine answered slowly. "It will take time. If Carana can help me again, I can test the water again." Sabine glanced away, nervous, "There isn't much of it left, though."

Fendros, on the other hand, had no qualms. "Of course," he replied attentively, "You are heading there now?"

At this point the lieutenants had strode away down the corridor to address their packs. Without them around Meesei, some gave her, Sabine, and Fendros odd looks. Some of them were slightly hostile.

From where he stood, Fendros regarded the looks with concern. "Call me paranoid, but I get the feeling that our welcome has been...badly influenced by the announcement."