Khalilah let out a tiny yelp when Drew rounded on her and half ducked behind Scarab for protection. After all, though for Drex it was just a sour expression, to Khalilah it looked utterly frightening. He towered over them all, after all, and was so massive and intimidating in comparison that even a little displeasure looked terrifying!
"Oh, do pull yourself together, Khali!" Scarab chided as she side-stepped out of Khalilah's way. "Drex is a friend! And you heard him. He's not that kind of ogre. Please accept my apologies on her behalf, Drex. Khali doesn't really mean it, she's just a scaredy cat."
"Scarab, I--"
Scarab shushed her with a finger to Khalilah's lips and a shake of her head. "Khali, it's fine. Really! Now, I'll be away for some time. Likely a couple months. I'll be sure to write, though. Oh! And please check in on my cat now and then? She gets so bored and the servants won't walk her, and the slaves claim she bites. She likes you, though."
"Scarab--"
But Scarab just hugged her and then pulled away with a smile. "Send my regards to your family! I'll see you all in a little while!"
And with a bright smile, she grasped Drex by the finger and started leading him toward the brewery.