Hoerst kept looking at Sophie's face with a stone expression, considering carefully his next words. It would not be productive for him, if she became convinced that she is in danger from those around her. And yet, he knew that she is unaware of exactly what is going on here.
- "We can't unbind you just yet." - he started slowly. - "You see, we're not afraid that you will run away. Rather... we're not too sure whether it is safe. For us."
He looked at her for a second, seeing her opening her mouth to respond, but cut her off before she uttered a word.
- "But that will change soon, with your help."
He stands up from his chair and starts randomly walking to the side, and continuing his train of thought.
- "Did anything else happen during the time you were saved by that... 'creature of the gods'?" Did you interface with the ship that saved you, or maybe you made some kind of a contact?"
Hoerst rubbed his chin.
- "Maybe the other ship transmitted some kind of a signal to your ship. Do you remember anything like that?"
