[ A deep breath doesn't do much to banish the sense of irritation Odessa feels when dealing with Ryuuzaki. He reminds her of somebody she used to know, and the hint of nostalgia from that is what keeps her from wishing she could reach through the comm device and shake him. ]

It dims it some, I'll admit. You know I've been where you've been, though. I've faced what you've faced. That's why I believe you deserve to be rescued, rather than abandoned to your fate.