"I regret that I was unable to prevent the attack, but I did assist Loki afterward, with Adele's assistance."

[He frowns.]

"He was attacked again last night. By a newcomer to the village. Fortunately, Billy Kaplan intervened and I helped Loki in the aftermath, but I haven't the faintest idea how we can protect him when at any moment an enemy might enter the village and assault him.