By the time you are done stammering your way though the first part, Ingress's ears and cheeks are both bright red and she is very carefully not looking at you.  Junior seems to be indifferent to the whole thing, not batting an eyelash.<br/><br/><strong>"She <em>doesn't</em> take sides.  But she does hear rumors.  I imagine she simply saw a young woman being pursued by a man and acted according to whatever strange logic made sense to her in the moment."</strong>He shrugs.<strong>"The gang is still here because most of those who are in the know also learn quickly to avoid a certain vapid backpacker.  There's hardly a shortage of cautionary tales, you understand."</strong><br/><br/>He finally gives you something like a smile.<br/><br/><strong>"And I am not going to leave you and Ingress along in a small room together until we get the what and why of you sorted out, even if that means I must annoy the Scholarly Dragon.  We could go, if you're willing.  Once Ingress gets herself under control, that it."</strong>