Gradually the awareness penetrates her half-waking state. **The man is here again.** A fearful whine builds in her chest and leaks out over her teeth. As soon as she moves, he leaves. **Is he angry? About the plants? Why is he here? Why does he smell of death?** Growing curiosity and remembered loyalty overcome her uncertainty and she goes after the man, who was waiting in the hall for her. **I believe it is you, though you do not smell right.** She stays by his side as he enters the girl's room.