Surprised
A few hours earlier.
Clyde, Haru, and Kei were waiting for the party sent by Uriel to arrive in a state of anxiety. Clyde sat leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. While Haru and Kei sat side by side in front of him.
Clyde's eyes looked down at the sand-covered floor. His forehead creased indicating that he was thinking about something important.
"What are you thinking, Clyde?" Kei asked. Out of curiosity and because she wanted to get closer as a party member who would work together.
"It's nothing."
However, the answer that came out of Clyde's mouth sounded cold. Kei and Haru had expected that Clyde would answer in such a manner. They exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.
"You know you can share your worries with us," Haru said. "That way maybe all of us will be less burdened."
Upon hearing that Clyde lifted his face towards the both of them. He saw the two women looking at him sympathetically.