Even while crying, Ciel tried his absolute best not to be annoying or overly loud. Tears slipped silently down his pale cheeks, yet the quiet sight brought the argument to an abrupt halt as everyone fixed their eyes upon him.
Lexie removed her hand from his shoulder and stepped directly in front of him, completely ignoring the volatile tension spiraling between Isiah and Eijar.
She understood that Isiah wanted nothing to do with them, finding his desire for distance somewhat justified under the circumstances. However, she refused to let him act so cruelly toward Ciel.
Ciel was merely a vulnerable boy who looked up to Isiah as a role model, and treating him this coldly was going to shatter his heart completely.
Lexie knew Ciel would never be satisfied remaining behind with her; he would follow Isiah regardless of the danger, which was precisely why she felt compelled to fix the situation.
