For a second, Gaston's gaze drifted to Abey and Derfael, both just as hysterical as ever. It seemed Kalen was having about as much luck comforting the boy's as he had. Obviously nobody was getting anywhere with Abey as long as his attack dog friend was around! Then he saw Skylar approach and shot her a warning look - not an angry warning, but a concerned one. "Skylar, don't try to touch-" he began, but it was too late. He waited to see what would happen. He could let having his own hand swatted slide for now, but if he even tried doing that to Skylar... Never mind, he would deal with that later.

Right now Sam needed his attention most. He offered her his arm to hold on to for support as he gently guided her to the nearest seat. Blink, blink. His eyes widened in shock and concern when she told him she'd been in her room reading. So she'd clearly been cursed... just like Kitty, he thought grimly. But there would be time to riddle out what she did or didn't remember and how this happened later on. First things first, he needed to make her as comfortable as possible; then they could talk about things.

He was just going to offer to fix her face when she asked him if he could do something; he nodded. "Of course," he said, raising his wand to try to counteract the stinging jinx. "I can also dry you, if you'll let me." Once he was done with the spell(s), he asked, "Are you more comfortable now? Is there anything you need?" Welk, besides answers, ovbiously. That would come momentarily, as soon as he figured out how to approach the subject.

He eyed her with concern and a slight tinge of pride. He always knew Sam was strong, but he was amazed at the level of maturity she was showing right now. "Sam, I just want you to know I'm so proud of the way you've handled this situation," he said, giving her a very small sad smile. "I can't imagine how scary and confusing it must be for you to mysteriously wind up here. Most people would've panicked or lashed out at me by now, but you're being so brave and... thank you for that."