Almost too intimidated to speak, Elena relegated herself to merely nodding in agreement with Tseng as she looked over to Rufus. She was struck again with his wounds, and wondered what exactly was going on that caused her to feel so... out of the loop. Even more than normal, for a rookie like herself.

"... I think that's a good idea, sir," Elena said, addressing both of the men. For now she would just follow and do whatever she was told. After all, that was her job. She could ask Tseng about what had happened to Rufus at a later time.