[so many people have died already. . . a number much larger than Milla had hoped for at the outset of this charade. so Barnham's words give her a bit of peace, and something else for her to latch onto in order to keep moving forward]

[someone else will be helping her try to end this with no more bloodshed. that thought is a comfort]

Thank you. This is what it means to be allies, after all. If you hear anything about the Deputy, please tell me, and I'll make sure that information reaches the right parties.

[and finally, she lifts her drink to her lips to take a swig]

. . . you and Sara are close, are you not?

[SUBJECT CHANGE. . . back to sad things, but. perhaps this subject will be easier to talk about in light of the information she just gave]