[He'd be right about that last part; she opens her mouth to object or at least compromise until the flash of white light blinks in the distance, catching her attention instead.]

Flash bomb... No, an ignition spell??

[The energy she senses is oddly familiar. In fact, Thao feels as if she knows it.

Although the thought entertains her, she doesn't think it's possible because... Well. Anyways.]

I'll stay hidden, but please bring me closer Lancer. If that's the Master at work over there, he or she will find me eventually.

[She reaches up to touch her closed eyelids.]

They won't be able to touch me.