"They are our most precious resource," Vamua says calmly, "as I am sure you're aware."

She looks to Wrema at that, smiling at the girl in a much more genuine way than her previous flash-in-the-pan gestures. Then her attention returns to Hera.

"I understand it may be difficult to believe we can protect them, after this mishap, but rest assured we have altered our protocols accordingly, and nothing like this will be permitted to happen again."