Neither Emmy nor Antonin were bothered by Temeritus" blustering. Antonin placed his hands gently on the distressed girl's shoulders to stare into her eyes. Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks. Knowing that she was telling the complete truth without needing to ask another question, he pulled her into his arms, comforting her as she sobbed into his middle with her arms wrapped around his back. The poor girl had had a horrible evening. Grateful to have someone believe her, she relaxed in the safe embrace of the man who was practically her uncle.