"It was a scouting mission, Alayre. We did end up having to face quite a few, but we were to remain unseen. Even if you had come along I don't think there would've been any difference. Too many of them were too far gone to even speak." The 'Stalkers' had been particularly bothersome. "The Advisors have gotten our reports. We should see soon where our aid is going to go first."