"Gladly," Rafael said, grabbing her hand protectively.
However, much to Rafael's disappointment, they hadn't even taken a step when Raziel stopped them.
"Hold on just a minute, Your Highness," Raziel said, his tone calm and his voice unraised. It was as though he was discussing the weather outside― and it was a beautifully sunny day at that. "If all you need is a person who is alive and kicking, you need only ask."
With that said, Raziel unlocked the heavy metal door and stepped in. Soleia watched, her eyebrows knitted tightly together as she stood there in silence, observing what Raziel wanted to do. He merely kneeled down next to the frail woman, and slowly but surely, his carnelian ear studs began to glow.
