That earns a frown. "Does OTO think we're stupid enough to hand over a creature they can possibly use to kill us all, without giving any good reason for doing so?" Ruby looks more than a little frustrated at this idea, because the moment after she says that she's perfectly aware of the fact that there were people who would, even without any signs that it would even be good for Tessie.

"If they're constantly looking to kill us, I'm not sure what reason we'd have to believe they wouldn't kill Tessie once they have what they want from her."