[perhaps it's someone they've lost in some way or another, then, adelina thinks. the idea of these monsters taking the form of the people they love - it makes her blood run hot with anger. she wants them to pay. even so, her expression remains neutral with a touch of sympathy.]

That is truly awful. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

[a nod, though.]

I have no way to know which places are safest, but it's a good idea nonetheless. Would you happen to have a way to find out?