[Mikleo glances over at her when she speaks, half-frowning; he doesn't answer at once, breathing deep himself to get his nerves under control.]

Much bigger fish. At least we've learned more about what we're facing after all. The fact that the robotic filter blocks the effect of the roar is no small discovery, either.

[...he's no doctor, but he's healer enough to notice when someone's a bit off-kilter; hesitates a moment, and then also ventures, quietly]

Are you all right, Valentine--?