Amelia visibly tensed when Kovan came close to the halfway point, and by the time he crossed, her hand was on the gun at her hip. Even though it wasn't her normal weapon, the conflicts in the hospital had given her ample time to adjust to using it. But Kovan turned instead of coming at them, though it did little to help Amelia relax.

Still, the topic of people being born in this world hit close to home for her. "My nephew was born here." Not by blood, but Amelia's not going to be that particular just then. "You really think that what you're doing is going to be the only chance he's going to have too?"