Startled at the notion of having someone in her mind, Ithi'Ka stares at Kasumi with a fierce denial in her eyes that softens at the explanation... communication only, says the monk?  She and hers do not lie, do they?<br/><br/>Blinking and quashing her initial fear, Ithi'Ka's face softens and she nods in consent.<br/><br/>"One more thing... If we must kill one-- meaning we have no choice-- then I will do it.  I will then evade them and rejoin you, but the rest of you must stay hidden.  If need be, take the opportunity to proceed with the mission."  She imagines picking through catacombs choked with undead while the heat and radiant glow of lava grows stronger and closer... the fear is real, but obscured... hazy.  Like everything else she feels.  "Is this clear?"