[ Not knowing anything about Erik outside of the fact that he's apparently willing to take Severus on his word and is fond of texting, Claire is willing to take what Severus says at face value. Maybe she'll get first hand experience to back that opinion up now that they're going to be working together - not that she wants to - but in the meantime this will do. And he's right, besides: who here isn't dangerous? ]

We paired up when we went into the corridors the last time, with Maria. She's got a vested interest in puppies, too, so that makes her a good reference in my book. [ In all seriousness, though. Claire finds her a warm contrast to the overall glum of those missions, focused and capable. For a moment, she seems to mull over something, the approaches the topic carefully. ] You two were in school together, right?

[ Her tone of voice makes it expressly clear that is all she's aware of. ]