Well, shite. Now she was regretting this even more. What if he just didn't believe her? What if he got mad at her and said it was all lies? It was definitely too late to turn back now but her stomach was twisting, making her feel a little sick. "Remember...I told you I met with someone? A girl, who may have a story? Well, she's on the run. She said - " Demelza paused just a second, "She said we're all under some kind of potion that makes us not question anything. Everything works because this potion does something to keep everyone calm. I don't really know how it works, and I don't know if I believe her even now - but - but what if it's true? It makes sense."