Rafael abruptly shifted his gaze from Zephyra, swiftly taking hold of Indiana and Lilith's hands before leading them away from where Zephyra was standing. After a few steps, he released their hands.
"What's the matter with you?" Indiana questioned, glancing back at the faery with a hesitant smile before turning to Rafael with a frown.
"What's the matter with me?" Rafael retorted, looking at Indiana in disbelief. "I believe that question is better suited for you. What's wrong with you? You accept help from a stranger in an unfamiliar realm."
Lilith, who had been gazing at them while wiping her face with the cloak, couldn't sit idly by and watch Rafael's suspicious behavior ruin the help they were on the verge of receiving. "Honestly, Rafael, we're stranded in the middle of nowhere. We've been struggling to find help, and now that we finally have it, you're getting all paranoid. Are you really scared of a faery?" Lilithra quipped, raising an eyebrow.
