Even in the wild, we have to presume innocence until proven guilty
"We're being followed," I told them quietly, trying to be as discreet as possible.
But these guys lack wits.
"What?!" Ian and Aina replied loudly. It was fortunate that I turned on the noise-cancellation barrier beforehand.
Still, I glared at them without looking too agitated so the people following us wouldn't find out. "Sush."
They pressed their lips, and my two little companions clasped their hands over their mouths, even though they hadn't made any sound before. Cute. It immediately unraveled my tension, and I couldn't help but chuckle.
"What to do?" Zarfa glanced at me with a strange twinkle in her eyes. It reminded me of Jade, who was annoyed about not participating in the mercenary attack in the forest.
"Just continue naturally," I told him. "We still don't know if they were only sent to watch, so it is better not to make any suspicious move."