[She gets it, because that's how they are. Sometimes, you meet someone and you just team up with them. You could work well with them, and you could grow to be friends. Otherwise, you're comrades in a working environment and that's good too. Sandalphon seems the type who likes to work on his own. She does too, but it doesn't mean she's not against working in teams.

This will be fine. She will make sure of it. And his admitting so is the first step. They're going to be okay. Even if he ran off without taking her with him, but took her stick instead. She's dragged along with him, of which she blinks and clears her throat after he lets go.

It might be a good idea to hold onto that stick for the time being, even if it serves as evidence of Sandalphon's rushing. Quick, pretend that it never happened at all!]

Indeed! The creature may have already entered the temple. If so, we'll chase it down while making our way through it. [She darts after him, holding the stick behind her back (there is no stick, Sandalphon, there is no stick), and keeps her eye on the entrance as it grows closer.

...It's quite large already.]