"I will not lie to you because it serves no purpose," Arha said firmly. "There is nothing to gain by telling you an untruth in an alien place such as this. I have been in your place. I have woken in this manner. It is confusion and fear and darkness, it is bad enough to wake to this. You do not need someone to lie to you. You need the truth and as much answers as you can. Such is a thing of logic when there is none."

Her jaw tightened slightly.

"I will not lie to you." She squeezed the woman's hand. "My name is Arha Masaari and I am here to help you if you wish it. Come, there are clothes this way and more pleasant places to discuss these matters." Arha was protective and kept her buffer in place. "I will not let go of this shield unless you ask. I do not wish you to be in pain."