"Yes, I rather noticed," she replied. "I'm here because our researchers ascertained that this was the center of the ritual that's been causing the-- you know this already, don't you? That's why you're here." She waved off the offer of the poles. "I'll take your word for it. Normally, I'd call for backup, but... you're probably the best backup I could ask for."<br/><br/>She sighed and dropped her back against the wall, then sat down with him. "I'd love some. I'm starving."