Damn. Of course it wouldn't be a dream because that would make everything far too easy. Of course it had to be the most complicated option there was. What had he ever done to deserve that?

At least he didn't hesitate stepping into Seel's arms and letting himself be held for a minute while he clung to his bondmate, breathing in his scent for some comfort before he took a step back and nodded. If it wasn't safe they needed to leave. And apparently Seel knew more than he did and for now that was enough to trust him.

"Alright. Let's go, then. You can explain later."