[ lux nods, and looks down to her lap. having people look away from her - even people she barely knows? on one hand it feels worse, knowing it isn't really even born of trust in her, but of pragmatism. on the other hand, hiding in plain sight like this in general, is...

Just like home.

... ]

Yes, that's right. We have done our best to protect women and children, and to pick those best able to fight back, but... We are working with very limited options.

Many are averting their eyes, but I do not demand it. We are still responsible for the things that we do, and losing one of our numbers is no worse than losing someone from the rest of the group at large.