[ And Clive confirms by nodding lightly to Joshua's words, leaning back again finally, folding his arms comfortably. ]

We've been here for about two months now, and have seen no one else.

[ It gives Clive no small amounts of despair. He would rather Dion not be here, he'd rather him be alive at home, or even resting in peace at home. But now the Dominant is another piece of fodder.

But if Dion has appeared, it means others may appear as well. Any one of them. It makes him frown, tilt his head down and to the side. Try not to think of anyone else appearing. He glances back and shakes his head. ]

That is not to say someone might not appear later.

[ It's a warning. Because no one should want anyone here. Not even young teens are safe. ]