The path to the old chapel began with Kael walking in the back.
He did not like it.
He made that clear in the third corridor.
"Just for the record, I still think this is a terrible formation."
Amelia, who was walking a few steps ahead, answered without turning around:
"Recorded."
"It was not meant to be actually recorded."
"Then choose another expression."
Sylphie was beside him, holding his marked arm with calm firmness. It did not look like force, but Kael knew that if he tried to pass ahead, she would use root, mana, body, or anything else to stop him.
"You are enjoying this," he said.
"A little."
"Too honest."
"Do you prefer it when I lie?"
"Depends on the lie."
"Then yes, I am suffering greatly keeping you behind."
Kael looked at her.
"That was horrible."
"I tried."
