[ sam watches her, turning a bit so that he's facing her as she speaks. there's something to say about listening when someone speaks from experience, and sam does what he can to make sure he pays attention. ]

Well- yeah. They always see the logic in it. That doesn't make it right. [ he sighs, shaking his head a bit. ] We're going to need to work together if we want to make it out of this.

[ but then sam finds himself frowning, shifting a bit where he stands as his arms cross over his chest. ] You said a similar situation- has this happened to you before?