"Because." Thomas was immediately defensive when he saw the Lane woman. He didn't know how he felt about her. She was pushy and nosy. But he'd come here to answer the questions, and she'd asked good ones. Thomas straightened himself and looked at her again.
He needed, and wanted, to tell these people why he brought them here.
"I need you." He said finally. "Each of you is special in your way. I need what you have. You don't feel it, and I don't touch you directly, but having you means having you in my arsenal. Combined, you help me defend myself."