Larel nodded understanding exactly where Hotaru was coming from when she spoke of Mera withholding information, if he could do the same to Alari he wouldn't hesitate, regretfully no matter what he did he always seemed to do exactly what Alari wanted him too. 
He followed behind Hotaru deciding to put that matter aside, getting away from the village and avoiding any more possible attacks was the most important thing along with finding Mera. 
Seeing them get closer to the forest he took in a deep breath and pushed down the emotions trying to overtake him, now wasn't the time to worry about what was inside it, and Hotaru was here so he wouldn't get lost so there was no reason to worry. 
Larel was willing to admit he was thankful they didn't have to travel too far before Mera appeared and he was happy to see she was alright at least.
He kept his attention on Mera listening to her as he brought a hand to his chin as the man was identified, he was her uncle then he didn't want to assume they were family just off their hair but it seemed he was another gypsy. 
He closed his eyes hearing his disdain for otherworldly creatures, that meant Hotaru was in trouble from the beginning, which Mera anticipated and warned her about.
He nodded at his masters wisdom opening his eyes as she mentioned returning to the village, he wasn't too keen on the idea and gave a shake of his head as she mentioned it. He wasn't sure how'd he respond to him either, especially since Larel had attacked him earlier.
He started to ask if she knew why he was there but Zenmaru warned him of an approaching figure, Larel drew his sword and slashed it down to his right, a hand reached up and caught the blade with it's forefinger and thumb before the figure walked out.
"Alari," Larel said gripping the hilt tighter.
Alari offered a small smile to the group before releasing Larel's sword, his medicine box was attached to his back and he casually ignored the glare coming from Larel moving his hands in his sleeves, his gaze wandered to the forest for a moment but returned to the three shortly after.
"Where have you been?" Larel asked pointing his sword at him. 
"...occupied," Alari responded adjusting his glasses. "I am glad to see you escaped safely though."
"Speaking of the escape care to explain why that man was there now."
Alari gave a shake of his head at the mention of it as he wasn't wholly sure himself.
"I don't know, Mary informed me his name was Ovorion and a few other tidbits of information but his purpose here is questionable," Alari said. "Mera would know more about him then me." 
Larel started to question him further but he froze as Alari reached his hand forward and poked his finger on the top of Larel's sword causing him to retract it, once he made sure a little blood was drawn he extended his hand and stuck his finger in Larel's mouth.
He pulled it out and Larel hacked bending his body forward and glared at him as Alari wiped his finger off with a handkerchief.
"W-what did you just-"
Larel cut himself off as the seal on his head glowed for a moment before fading again.
"We should get moving shouldn't we," Alari said putting his hands in his sleeves.
"Alari I want to know why-"
"Later Larel," Alari said shaking his head. "It would take too long to explain now."
Larel stared at Alari his eyes narrowing a little, he seemed...distracted for some reason. 
He was there but it was clear his mind was somewhere else, his gaze would drift around every now and then before returning to them, he wasn't sure what it was about and he was positive Alari wouldn't say anything either. 
To his surprise Zenmaru was surprisingly quiet right now, which actually gave him room to think a little.
[i]"She's watching...I can feel her gaze on me...but she won't move while I'm around everyone...that'd be interfering,"[/i] Alari closed his eyes as he got absorbed his in his thoughts for a moment.
Alari tried to push his thoughts down knowing there was very little he could do about it and looked at everyone waiting for them to either move or speak. 
Larel put his sword away and squeezed the bridge of his nose, with a shrug he lowered his hands and looked over at Mera..
"Whatever reason Ovorion is here for it's not a good one right?" Larel asked. "That's good enough reason for me, least I understand his violent response a little."