Shortly after the group gets to the island, while Rask is on watch. Alexis comes and sits near Rask, looking out over the water.
“Red had Gus’s shield other when he dove into that water, like we had planned. Good for some things, but probably wouldn’t have saved him from being swallowed.”
“In hindsight, one of us should have been closer. I feel awful that I was helpless while gaseous.”
Alexis nods at the mantle across Rask’s shoulders.
“Raiden calls us to protect those in our care. The mantle is a symbol of that.”
“Carm probably needs to be protected first. Red second.”
“Can I count on you for that?”
Alexis waits for an answer from his companion.