[ They're all dealing with this in their own ways. Cecily studies the wizard, eyes dulled with the grief of it all. Cheaters. Taako thinks of this as a game, and she isn't sure she views it the same way - as something to be won or lost - but she can certainly appreciate that that point of view might make things a little easier. ]

... Are your friends safe? [ She asks finally, daring to venture another question. A risky one. ] If they're here, any of them, then they'll be able to help you through this. That's what we're all doing in this place, isn't it? Just trying to survive from one day to the next, helping each other to the other side.