[Rin glances sharply at Alex, but she doesn't actually look shocked. That was the other possibility she thought of (she caught on to how that thing could be controlling Fern's body faster than anyone), but she didn't want to consider it.]
How many of them?
[She speaks calmly; get the facts, keep Alex comfortable.]
no subject
How many of them?
[She speaks calmly; get the facts, keep Alex comfortable.]