Micah. The scientist from Beta Colony. They're supposed to be a sympathizer, a friend to her father -- if Natasha's helping them, then can she really be trusted? She wants badly to trust Byerly, but she doesn't know if she can. She wants badly to trust anyone. It shows in her face, a visible flicker of not hope, but want.

Finally, she says, her voice small, "How do I know I can trust you?"