Dark Forest Secrets

"What?" Lukas stared at Anthony uncomprehendingly before he clicked his tongue. "Now's not really the time for this kind of questions don't you think? We have people whose lives are in danger."

"And yet you spent enough time telling us about your Dream Eater," Philip said, shaking his head.

"Only because you asked!" Lukas scowled then turned to Anthony who wouldn't budge from the driver's seat nor turn on the vehicle. "Why is your question relevant? I'll end up doing the same thing anyway."

"Ah—ah, that's the thing, Lukas. I know I said that I wanted to stay—and you think it's just like a sudden decision—which is a bit like that… but that doesn't mean that I like the idea of you going out there alone even if you're this kind of special Vampire or whatever. It doesn't sit right with me, even if you possibly could succeed which is like…"