Regaining Control [2]

"What are you doing?" 

Ivan's unexpected actions caused all those present to momentarily frown. As the group's more quiet one, Atlas's words attracted the attention of all those present. 

Pausing, Ivan didn't look back and kept his gaze fixed on Julien. 

"What am I doing? I was just asking a simple question."

"....Are you trying to delay the Cleric?" 

"Delay?" 

Ivan's brow rose. Then, glancing around and seeing the numerous stares directed in his direction, he pursed his lips.

'Hmm, it really does seem like I'm delaying things.'

But he still didn't back down. 

"I'm just curious." 

Ivan pointed at the Julien that sat before him. His glare was quite fierce, and he looked utterly unfazed in spite of the number of powerful people present in the room.

"You claim that he's been possessed and that Matthias is the one responsible for this, but have you ever thought of questioning him?"