She hoped that her tone was soft enough to put the girl at ease, but she was afraid her anger was showing through. Why was she alone? Rabastan arrested and likely killed her parents, impregnated her, and left her to fend for herself in their increasingly dangerous and chaotic world. It was unconscionable. Did he not care that she could easily be harmed by someone with less pure intentions? She almost laughed out loud when she considered what she was asking. Of course Rabastan didn't care.