Arrick was about ready to rip this man apart, when his sister's touch brought him back to her.
"You're not going," he growled, and took her by the hand and began to drag her away. Surprised, Artemis gasped and fought against his hold.
"A-Arrick please! Don't be foolish! What Mr. Chapel said is right!" she stammered, and here, her brother paused at the door, glaring daggers at Dietrich.
"I doubt anyone would come to mess with us. What do these men have on you anyways, Artemis? Is it money?"
Artemis shook her head, blinking back hot tears. "N-no, it's nothing like that. Please, you must understand..." an hse was trembling. "We.. "s he lowered her head, defeatedly. "We found a cursed book."
Arrick's face twisted, then he looked over at the man, daggers in his eyes.
"What sort of book?" he asked gruffly towards Dietrich.
"One that.. if we don't deliver it quickly will put us all in danger. PLease, Arrick. Is houldn't be gone for a week. Just.. tell the library I'm ill. Just.." she felt her brother's grip loosen as she pulled away, but she stood there, unable to look at him as she stared down at her feet.