Master Tannow's green eyes closed for a moment, as if sympathy were passing through him. Of course, that would have been all but impossible. "Why are you afraid? If you do as I ask, you will be kept safe from any indecencies or harm." He opened his eyes again. "That is, assuming you are successful in the assignment I offer you. Otherwise... Well, best not to consider that possibility." He smiled. "As my mother used to say, 'always look upward.' Do you remember your mother, #74?"