Hesitation is Defeat

The world was shaking as he opened his eyes. He was surrounded by white walls. As his eyes focused, he found that it was the white scarf. He turned his head to the side and saw Rae's back as used the white scarf as a barrier. 

"..." Arthur looked at her back silently as the world shook. "Why are you protecting me?" He was confused, truly. They weren't that close but she kept saving him. 

"Huh?" Rae turned to look at him. The side of her face was frowning. "You're awake? Have you turned nuts?" 

She was still as menacing with her words as ever. Arthur turned his head away from her as he tried to stand up, but his body didn't move. The whirling wind stuck his bare skin. His armor was gone. 

"Are you not surprised by my appearance?" 

"Just by how ugly you look like." Rae's voice was unfazed. "You are Arthur Silvera, right?"