[Quiet Man Cometh]

This time, Dara does shiver with Kasdeja's mental intrusion. Not at all familiar with psychic ability of any kind, she finds this first occasion more than a little unsettling, and it reminds her of some of the more disturbing creatures she had encountered along the way.

"No one's ever asked me that before. Why? What do you think I am?" She can't help the question, now findering herself as equally jittery as confused by Kasdeja's proddings and the situation in general.

Lethe stands as though fighting sleep.