"If I'd wanted to attack you, I wouldn't need to get you alone," she said, "my interest in you is, naturally mostly selfish, but that is true of almost anyone, even if thy don't realize it. However, for the foreseeable future, if you come with me, and want to stay, your interests will be mine."<br/><br/>She smiled and put her hand across the table, palm up, and open for Element to take it.<br/><br/>"This city is dangerous," she said, "and I'm a very good friend to have."