[Six. Even for someone as experienced as Hilda, as strong as Petra knows her to be, that is a large number— it would have been difficult for anyone to contend with.

She nods, committing the number to memory. She's interested to hear how many witnesses might reference, if they saw anything at all. Someone had to, did they not?]

I would not be blaming them, either. The situation would have been frightening for anyone.

[She gives Hilda a pointed look at that without elaborating, though she inclines her head in the same direction her friend gestures before she sets into motion again.]

Let us see how things are looking in the light of day, yes?