Can't really do a lot for all that. Sorry. [ apologetic, but he comes closer rather than being afraid of threat of attack. it's her voice he's worried about - he doesn't need any alluring or charming, here. ] Wish I could. Nobody deserves that kinda dread hangin' over their heads.

[ frowning slightly, alfyn moves to sit down across from her. doesn't matter if it's bench or ground, he'll ease himself down and simply. look at her. ]

... did it take control of you, or was it for one of those things in the basement?