During the distraction of the dragon blooded's test of wills, Bast spoke quickly to Kaiser.  "Mr. Kaiser, my essence is almost exhausted.  I pray you, when the telepathic inquisition is done, stand where the prisoners can see and hear and offer motes of essence to Amenech so that no need could come that would require him to take them from the people.  You know I would do it myself if I could, Jonothan, but i'm nearly depeleted and my healing charms require essence, unlike your armor."<br/><br/>This was, of course, true, but didn't change the fact that she was trying to get the people of the surendered ship to see Jonothan standing up for them.<br/><br/>As the dragon blooded girl recovered, Bast caught her and wrapped a ship's blanket around the two of them, massasging her soothingly.  When she had begun to recover, Bast spoke in a normal tone, "You are strong, Princess of Creation, and steadfast in your duty.  Again I salute you for your devotion to your duty, family, and people.  If you agree to surender your weapons and artifacts to me, I will take responsibilty for you during your captivity.  You will sleep in my quarters tonight, and we will discuss your future in the coming days."