Just one minute then, all right Rachel? [Sabriel pulls up two mugs and starts heating some milk in a saucepan.]

We're not sure where we are, or- all of what's happening here. You're old enough to be sensible, I'm sure, but- [Sabriel frowns, not sure how to say this as she keeps stirring the milk to blend in the cocoa and sugar, and make sure it doesn't scald.]

I want you to be careful around people with purple markings. It's not their fault, but they've been infected with- something unpleasant, and it can take control of them at times.