[ The names were flying out now, the information coming faster than Raina could process it. Agent Simmons was here once. Ward was once Chilton's patient. And Skye. Skye. Her blood ran cold at the thought of the young woman who went through the change with her and came out the other side still beautiful. Chilton said nothing of Skye's fate. Was she still here?

Raina looked up at Chilton with widened eyes, eyes that would portray nothing but innocence if it was anyone other than her. ]

There are many layers to this, Doc-- [ She stopped herself short, corrected herself as though she didn't feel herself worthy of calling him by his first name. ] Frederick. Are you sure you want those answers?

[ She closed her eyes as he touched her hair, purring the words. ]

Of course you do. You are a man who thirsts for knowledge and understanding. A brilliant, intelligent man who wants to tear me apart and leave me exposed.

[ Raina looked at him again, darkly amused. She didn't mind. If anything, her expression invited him to do so. She leaned in to match his closeness, lips nearly touching as she whispered this little tidbit: ]

SHIELD would contain me because they're afraid of me -- of what I can do and what I become.