She found a strange sense of comfort in his presence, and was a little overwhelmed with the consideration he was clearly giving her. With how dictatorial her people were, most of the members in authority were far less considerate.

"Yes, si--Zechs." She kneaded her fingers a little, flipping a hair tentacle to mark that she was at ease again. "I was sleeping in my personal quarters. Aside from my roommate, it would have been easy to reach me if they wanted."

"If I may ask freely, were you in your private chambers?" Just how much security was he talking about, here?