Vianna gave Ferris a look that showed how unsure she felt about his response before the boy then walked over to her, helping her up from her seat. She smiled faintly and released one of his hands but kept the other as she led the way through the open glass door back into the room. "We'll do this on one condition, though," she said suddenly, turning to the boy beside her. "You're not allowed to carry anything," she added with a tone of finality.