That agitated voice just now... Was that Childermass?

Rita didn't expect that to get such a reaction out of him... Maybe Yuya was right. It's still possible to get through to him...

With the barrier around them, Rita takes a moment to breathe... then walks to Lambert's side, opposite Yuya. She looks at him, taking in the sight of his burnt skin, then glances away with a wince. It's not the worst she's seen, but it's hard to face the fact that he's only hurt because he was shielding her.

She keeps her book close and watches Childermass, prepared to attack again should the barrier between them go down.