[ A laugh slips out, one that's almost surprised. After a second of hesitation, a second where she wonders if this is Right to say, she- ]

I tried t-to ask. Why us. Why'd h-he bring us. Every l-letter I got back was like- like he was m-m-mocking me. [ A slow, slow breath released. Pretend you aren't here. Pretend you're at home. Pretend nothing in the last year has happened. ] But. He didn't h-hurt anyone else. Not here. S-so. That's something.