And without that psychic barrier, Melissa thought somewhat bitterly, she could easily figure out just how true that statement was. Oh, well. It wasn't like she needed anything important; mostly just little things to satisfy her own curiosity. Which there wasn't time for right now. In fact, Melissa kind of wished the witch's emotions were hidden behind that barrier, too.

The quick glance wasn't lost on her, nor was the slight undertow of impatience lacing the witch's mind briefly. Melissa followed the look to the door and shrugged. "You're trying to escape." It wasn't a question. "Have you tried anything outside yet?" That was where Melissa intended to go; to some sort of courtyard surrounded by a climbable fence, using the surrounding thoughts and half-memories as a guide.