<strong>Rudolpho with Alexis in his quarters</strong><br/><br/>He nodded, taking a glass.  "Thank you, my dear.  Please sit again."  He took a sip of it, half to show her it was safe, and half because he was thirsty.<br/><br/>After she'd drink, he'd pull out the coin with the swirling black and white pattern, then show it to her, turning it slowly between his thumb and forefinger.  "Say, did you find this interesting?"  It would again seem to try to draw her attention, pulling softly at her mind unless she fought back.