"Yes, yes I know." She sighed. It had at least been worth a try. "And as far as the 'Bearded Bastard' as you call him... We never met." She shook her head. "My creators were loath to let anyone leave the complex. After all they hadn't exactly been permitted to do what they did."

Patience kept herself calm and didn't move. It was best not to do anything that he might take as provocation. She did not want to fight him, but if she needed to she would. Chastity needed someone to look after her after all.