Indeed it's not, though I suppose it is as well, in a way. My job now is to protect all of this. Her tone was clear as a bell, but very low in volume. She wasn't here to chit chat or leave much of herself.

The knife draws Emma's attention and for a moment she tenses. Another telepath might be vulnerable in her position and perhaps this is all a ruse to trap her, to destroy her. It certainly wouldn't be the first time. She considers withdrawing. It only takes her a moment to realize that he's not threatening her, but simply fidgeting. She presses onward, keeping her eyes on Kale as he moves.