"A-Alex?" Marie called, her voice uncertain as she looked at the burly man with murky eyes.
"I am sorry, but unfortunately, it was me, Asher Eli" Eli said with a smile.
"..Ash?"
"Take some rest" Eli comforted her, gently patting her head. He began to move away, but Marie's trembling voice stopped him.
"N-No-No, P-Ple-ase-I..." Marie stuttered, her tears streaming down her face....All she wanted was someone to stand by her side in this frightening situation.
"..." Eli couldn't bear to see her so terrified. He hugged her tightly, and Marie was momentarily taken aback before breaking down into sobs.
"awwwwwhhhhhhh!!!"
"A-Ash 'sob', 'sob'" She whimpered, trying to push his body away with her handless arms as She continued to stammer in fear, "r-run aw-away-go 'sniff' go that monst-er danger".
Eli chose to disregard her pleas and held her as closely as possible. He used his Ocean's arts to bring calmness and comfort to her.
