Ah. Vanessa can understand that... but she imagines a lost alien's reasons for wanting her past kept out of the public eye may be somewhat less innocuous than her own. Hmm... Well, she decides, she'll find out what Myaxx has to offer, and if it's worth shielding her from the brunt of the inevitable CONDOR investigation...

"I understand," she says. "I have a moderate amount of influence here – I might not be able to keep your presence here a secret, but if you work for me I can help you negotiate with the authorities here."