Catherine Carter gave him a look and said solemnly, "You can't even beat your own 'Shadow'; do you think we can escape?"
Grousing aside.
Since she had chosen to come along, she intended to help.
With that, she added, "I might as well stay here. In case there really is a problem, I can lend a hand in time."
"Hmm."
Leonard Churchill smiled but didn't say much.
This old friend who had been through life and death with him could be trusted as a teammate.
Lew Williams didn't pretend to be strong. Knowing he couldn't be of help, he said, "Then Leonard, brother, shall I wait for you over there?"
Leonard nodded.
The two walked away.
Leonard glanced at the two retreating figures as if the matter didn't concern him and asked, "Did you notice anything?"
Catherine: "There is a bit of a problem."
Neither elaborated, but both knew they were referring to the lead "Monica" of the Royal Dance Troupe.
