(76) Alise

Before going in she stopped him and wrapped her arms around his waist. She had a dark look and puffy eyes.

"I don't know if we'll be able to help them all..." Zolis said.

Geth wasn't sure what she meant, but he held onto her back and gently stroked her hair until she regained her composure. When she'd calmed down she wiped her tears away and led him into the cabin.

As they entered, Geth looked around and saw seven of the women sitting in the extra chairs that he'd made. He noticed that one of them was missing.

Most of them had puffy eyes and were staring down at the floor, there were two that even flinched as soon as they looked at him. The brown-haired girl seemed to be holding herself together best, but there was still a hint of fear in her eyes.

Geth approached her slowly and sat on the floor a few feet from her. She pulled back slightly but didn't flinch or turn away.

He spoke as softly as he could. "Can you tell me your name?"