Daniel glanced quickly at Rafael.

He hesitated. "I..."

"Is she asking you to leave?" Rafael suddenly spoke up.

Daniel was speechless.

"Go ahead, I'm safe here," Rafael said, taking another sip of his drink.

He looked anything but safe.

"Are you outside?" Sheila's voice came again. "If you're busy, I won't bother you."

"No!" Daniel blurted out. He scratched his head, clearly torn.

"Go," Rafael repeated. "There are plenty of people here. I won't get into trouble."

Daniel frowned, hesitating for a moment longer before deciding to go to Sheila. "Second Master, please, don't wander off. If anything happens to you, Dr. Adamms will never forgive me."

"Just go. I'm...