[ D'Artagnan listens to all of it, not interrupting her. Disquiet grows in him throughout. Her story is confusing, and terribly sad, and horrifying all at once. If Crane knows about it, there would certainly be appeal for him.

That said, while it is sad, that doesn't do much to make d'Artagnan believe her nightmares now are not natural.

He waits for a few moments, giving her space after that story, and trying to choose his words sensitively. ]

I'm terribly sorry for what's happened to you, Max. No one should have to carry that much pain with them.

I can well imagine that it would haunt your dreams.

That said, I'm afraid it doesn't tell me why you think Crane is involved. That's what I really need to know.