"Right." What a pair they made. Shion breathed. He had to stay calm. Had to rescue Aster and Ceej and anyone else who was trapped here. He had to do all of that, keep himself in control and also protect Dagger from his own self.

Breathing. All plans had to start with breathing. Red eyes flashed anger as he turned at Dagger's response. He bit down his anger. Dagger was hurting. Dagger had been hurt and was struggling with the aftermath of his dream.

"Why wouldn't you?"

It's quiet and only half a real question. He's not completely naive. Not any more. But this has been an attack and they are clealy among the first people to escape, it is their job to make sure they rescue who they can.

That's what those who recovered quickest did, helped others.