Shen Qingqiu can do nothing but nod his agreement with Valdis's arguments, his arms crossed against his chest. "That would explain many of the mysteries surrounding this case," he says quietly, and then clears his throat. "But even if we can't prove your connection to the cult, Doctor Coldwood, I'm afraid you really can't continue on like you've been. The child must be socialized and integrated into the community, if doing so is at all possible. It won't happen overnight," he says gently, when Elias looks like he's about to have another outburst. "I have no intention of taking any course of action that would harm her or cause unnecessary risk to others. But I will be taking over her feeding for the time being, and I will do my best to teach her Emeran and gradually introduce her to others. I hope I can count on your complete cooperation in the days to come, beginning with telling me everything about how you normally care for her. And," he says thoughtfully, "I'll need to learn how to communicate with her in her native language."