And yet, here you are despite that. Why? Curious? Or afraid, maybe?

[He doesn't blame her, really. He doesn't like being told what to do. And he also doesn't like people refusing to explain themselves for ~reasons~. So a combination of both? Understandably annoying.

He twists his fingers in the rag, looking out at the sea as he considers how to answer his question. He knows what he is: the Fifth Child and the Last Angel. What does that mean in relation to their commander in this entire operation?]

An interloper. And something much more like that creature out there that we're trying to fight than someone who can command respect and lead.