Things unfolded very quickly, and the shy Aileen didn't have a clue as to what were the underlying motives under this all. She had learned one thing though, and that was to keep her head cool if possible, and file information until such time as it would make sense or become useful, the two of which usually happened at the same time. And so she tried her best not to have her head turn too blatantly anytime someone talked, and was all ears.