Lunise's back somehow stiffened a fraction further. "I am...one interested in seeing Vile stopped," Lunise answered evenly. "My interests align with Meesei's pack and I thus assist them. That is what allies do."

The hairs on the back of Sabine's neck stood on end. Lunise may have let perhaps a hint of her displeasure through with her choice of words.

"She's a friend," Janius added to try and close off the questions. "We have friends who aren't infected. There's nothing strange about that."