"Such a gesture is greatly needed in the coming days, Tora. It is good to find those like yourself ready and willing, despite being recently arrived in this place. It makes me worry less about this whole situation. I think each of us will have a large part to play in the days ahead. Part of me looks forward to the challenge, even if the task shall be difficult. I have not yet met a thing I could not overcome and I do not intend to start now."

Her smile was brilliant and seemed to light up her face as she loosed it.

"I have hope."