But she had done what she had done; it was pointless to judge Futaba for it in these circumstances.
Varya answered thoughtfully:
-- No idea. To the first question. To the second... I managed to find out something due to my new duties, but since no official announcement has been made, I can't be sure if I can share it.
-- However... there is some good news. First, Futaba hasn't eaten anyone yet. On the contrary, there is a strong feeling that she is doing everything possible to protect us and is trying to help in every other way. I can't be sure that she is doing it in the best possible way, but she has no bad intentions.
-- And second... she actually answers questions if you ask them. I'm absolutely serious right now. Futaba seems uncommunicative and reluctant to interact... perhaps because of this image, I don't always dare to ask something important, because I don't know if the silence is intentional, or a result of shyness, or if the person simply didn't think to tell me.
-- But nothing bad will happen. I think I can put in a good word for you regarding the necessary information, and for the committee too, if you ask. But in any case, it's better for you to ask yourself and eliminate the existing uncertainty directly. Right now, it seems to me that...