She slides over and sits next to him.  "Its ok... I just got worried.  I care about you.  And the thought that you might have gotten hurt was pretty scary.  But I can understand how those thoughts might make it difficult to consider much else.  I never really had a choice... but you.  You have so many options.  And each one can make such a big impact, even in ways you can't foresee.  So, I guess I'd just recommend taking your time and thinking it through.  If you choose either of the ones you just said.. there'll be no going back."<br/><br/>Jen's trying her best to be a sympathetic listening ear.  But the idea of Brian deciding to go on the rampage against the 'evil ones' fills her with dread.  He wouldn't stand a chance.  Not only could any of those creatures take him out, but Xy wouldn't be able to stand idly by.  With just a wave of a tentacle, he could not only kill the human, but do much, much worse.<br/><br/>*****<br/>Meanwhile, Liz is working her way towards Cayn's workshop.  Reaching the secret door, she taps on it.  When there's no immediate reply, she tries again, louder.  "Cayn... are you there?  I could use our help on something, if you aren't too busy..."