She's Gone!

The man's masked face twisted with anger at Dáinn's defiance. His clenched fists revealed his frustration, and he hissed, "You have no right to ask about the Master's plans, and we don't answer to the likes of you. You'll regret your insolence."

As the situation escalated, the tension in the room became almost unbearable. Keanu's fingers flexed, ready to spring into action to protect their group if necessary. Marcel, feeling a mixture of fear and determination, moved closer to his mother, prepared to shield her from harm.

Cassiel, still healing from his emotional turmoil, stepped forward with authority, "We only want to understand what is happening here. If you threaten us, it won't end well for anyone." His eyes met the man behind the hood, filled with a resolve that hinted at the power within him.