[ Alayne recalls that particular week very clearly. She had made a very terrible mess of things with a few people who were very close to her and though she is loathe to linger upon it, it has also proven a very hard incident to forget.

She makes a soft noise every so often when Scott speak, like a verbal sort of nod to acknowledge the things that he says. Once all is said: ] His fear eclipses all else, even his sense. Does he not see how such violence will repeat itself? Only it will be his claws at another innocent's throat. [ There's a frown in Alayne's voice. ]

Is there no way to appeal to him?