"Oh John," her voice is soft and heartbroken as she kneels beside him, wanting nothing more than to draw him close and soothe away that hurt. Not just as a Pa'u, but because she loved him. He was part of her family on Moia. Gently she cups his cheek. It's a terrifying story to be sure, but he's never had much cause to lie to her, not about something like that.

"Then if that is how I meet my death, it will be a good one if it saves you and Aeryn." She slips an arm around him, hoping the contact will reassure and steady him. "But that hasn't come to pass yet. I'm here and I'm very glad to see you."