[she's had other requests, but this is the one resonates with her immediately. it doesn't sound silly at all.]

I understand, I'll bring some down for you.

[her hope is that they can make the people of Thorne understand that this is no way to treat the outsiders who they've summoned here themselves, but that's not going to happen today.]

I've always found comfort in my books. I hope you're not down here for long, but I'll do what I can to help while you are.