When Melinda spoke again, her voice was almost like a soft croon, something nearly sexual yet at the same time, almost like a mother speaking to a child. "You need not be ashamed of what's happened. I will help you find your peace again. First, we will work just by speaking, until you feel safe with me, then we will work on deeper healing."

Remus, though, knew this could end poorly. It had been a long time since he had seen Melinda in action and realized a bit too late that Narcissa could take this all the wrong way. "...AH, Narcissa, if we could speak for a few minutes...?" In a tone of 'please don't overreact' and 'I promise I'll explain.'