I'm going to regret that for a very long time (that's title, not dropping the novel or anything :D)

"Are we going to do it, then?" Nadia asked.

She had her arms crossed over her chest and a look of dissatisfaction mixed with exasperation on her face.

"Dear, I don't think it's the right time..." Mathew attempted to use the joke to diffuse the sudden tension that filled the atmosphere.

And Mathew's attempt failed.

"This isn't how I recall us thinking," Nadia continued, taking a step forward and walking into a momentary middle of the group.

She then made a circle on her heel so that she could cast a disapproving glance at every last member of the group.

"What are you even talking about?" Norbert asked with a confused look behind his eyes.

He scratched the back of his ear as he looked at the girl, his eyes demanding an explanation.

"From what you guys said, I believe we need to save some people, don't we?" Nadia asked, raising one of her eyebrows as her foot tapped against the floor. "Then why have your mood worsened?"

Nadia stood tall, her arms crossed over her chest.