Lillith was punctual, which already set him on edge. Seeing her upset after being fifteen minutes late only made him more worried. Lock left the basket by the lake shore and quickly ran up to her. He reached up to place his hands on her waist, only because he couldn't properly reach her shoulders. His careful touch said enough that he was worried.

"Lillith!" Lock said in relief as his tail flicked behind him. "Hey - what's wrong? What happened?"