Devika smiled a bit and nodded. "I could try to handle one more person. I get that we're going with baby steps, but I don't want to hamper your business. I think our bond is only going to improve with practice." She plopped herself down in one of the available chairs. 

"I know you're beating yourself up about not being the perfect anchor. But I think you're doing a great job." She smiled, but it faded fast. "Let's face it. I've basically invaded your life and your privacy. I don't know if I could have done better than you're doing if it was the other way around." She sighed faintly. "It's one of the major drawbacks of the empath program. What if two people really don't mesh?" She winced a bit, waving her hands in a defensive manner. 

"Not saying that we don't mesh! I think we both need more time, that's all. So... so don't kick yourself, okay? It will all be alright."