The pap makes her close her eyes for a moment, shuddering. She hasn't felt a touch like that, soothing and trying to calm, in more sweeps than she could count. It made her relax more than she's willing to admit. Still, she feels the crackle of psionics and opens her eyes.

Watching, she sees the burn fade and recede and suddenly she wants to cry again. Oh.

"I knew she kept you alive--is that how?"