[He sighed softly. He would not try to convince her again to take it back. He had to try once, though. A shield could be vital; from what he heard, this place was very dangerous.

He tapped the shield and it made a dull sound. It was not melodious at all. Rather than throw it in the same manner as she had, he put it down gently in a place where others would not step on it.

And now came the staring. His glowing red eyes watched her as he waited to see if she had anything else to say.]