Being shot a glare that Kaden felt was unwarranted, the male dismissed it, though his eyes suddenly followed the human carefully, considering his persistence to take the girl from him. At the display of skill, the Guardian would not be caught off guard. Before lips were parted he was facing where Faskin now stood, using one arm and his broad chest to support Aikiden whilst his hand went to the hilt of his sword. It was drawn slightly from its sheath as Kaden stared heatedly.<br/><br/>“Fondness is irrelevant. She is injured and I shall protect her.” He replied darkly, pupils dilating. The warrior thoroughly disliked how Aikiden was watched by this man and yet he sheathed his sword and circled her protectively with his other arm, palm brushing her cheek as he held her to his torso. “<em>I will carry her.</em>” He rumbled once more, a muscle twitching in his jaw before he began to stride ahead, beside Isk'karra who Kaden was finding to be wiser in regards to the Guardian’s temper. A being he trusted far more with Aikiden though he kept his hold on her.<br/>