"Show off," Soubi muttered. They didn't need the man to pull the whole big, adult protector thing. Soubi could have melted the snow or - better yet - had the snow part for their passage and return to where it was without leaving obvious evidence of their presence. Ears flattened in full annoyance, and shoulders hunched ever so slightly, Soubi's grip on Ritsuka's hand tightened.

"We should stop him from using that thing. It will only make our location easier to see this close to the fighting. Tell him we'll handle clearing the way from here on out. I'm not risking your life to some glowing knife."