"Thank you, General," she murmured, offering the smallest of smiles. She knew that he was looking out for them after all.
As the door closed behind him, she turned her attention back to Nikolai, sighing softly. "I am so sorry. I know this is not what you wished to happen. I never thought..." The Apparat had been creepily interested in her. For years, though he'd been careful to not show his hand, especially when Kirigan was around.