[quote=@Athol]
Eliza will be glad to see a non-hostile face.
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Let's hope she's still there by the time Elijah arrives, then. Not only is he compelled to help someone in need, but he also wants answers as to what's going on. His first thought would be to ask Eliza, once she's safe, as she's seemingly the first (and probably only, according to Elijah) survivor.