Just as she exited the cabin, his finger made contact with her hand.
"Clara, don't be startled. It's me, Davis."
"…"
Clara was astonished, but she didn't show it in her face or her body. She heard another physical soul transmission.
"When the time comes for me to be discovered or when we have no choice but to part ways, you must refrain from getting back to me under any circumstances. I will come look for you, so until then, use everyone if you have to in order to stay safe."
"…"
Clara didn't respond, but she heard his words and took them to heart.
But as she saw him fall after crossing an entire realm, her heart sank as she shouted.
"No!"