A long eye stalk extended from the parasite's body, staring back at Angella as the creature hissed angrily. Arokleth ignored it. "Maybe the boy is right to be paranoid. If you can willingly devour your own companion so quickly, how long would it take before you do the same to him, I wonder?" She turned back to Joey. "Regardless, we're wasting time here. I don't understand why you are so unwilling to accept our help, but whether you wish to reconsider or continue with this foolishness, I believe it would be best for all of us if we came to a decision. Now."