She studies him for a moment, and then presses her fingertip to the words as she reads them aloud, in a neat and precise voice, "Guild of Battling Paranormal Horrors Excel. In her official capacity, Princess Nuala stated: 'I was gladdened to see the willingness of so many recent arrivals to work together for the city's safety. Our agents were efficient and our citizens were sensible; we may hope that will continue, outside of crisis.'." There's a brief pause here as she raises her eyebrow at the Pollyanna soundbite, but she continues: "Hellsing operatives were able to swiftly contain the worst of the outbreak in Brock Marsh and remind citizens that the investigation into the cause of this most recent uprising remains ongoing..."

Ilde finishes the article, then reads another - 'Brave Newcomers Keep Inn Safe' - with occasional pauses to tap ash into the little tray she's created by folding a boat-hat out of one of the original Burnworth pamphlets. (A fitting use, she feels.)