"I'm Cordelia. Delighted to make your acquaintance, although I wish it had been in better circumstances."

Cordelia tried to give a reassuring smile, fully well knowing how difficult arriving here was (or, at least, had been for her herself). She noticed Hermit pinching himself - was the cat thinking it was a dream? Understandable.

"If I can help you in some way, feel free to ask. I cannot do much, but what I can do to aid, I will."