[Talking is... well. Alhaitham doesn't like talking on a regular basis as it is, so to have to do it even at a time like this is even more so less appealing than usual. But the assumption that he needs a distraction isn't entirely wrong either, especially since Kaveh is still elsewhere at the moment...
The thought of his senior then, combined with the question when it comes, is enough to have him let out a huff as he closes his eyes again.]
Why would I not be here, when the rest of the crew is present?
[He's not a natural team player but he did agree to work together for as long as it was needed to find a way back to Teyvat. And sure, this isn't necessarily related to that, but he doubts anyone can argue about the importance of their safety, and in turn the threat that Joshua's little tag-along brings to it.]
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The thought of his senior then, combined with the question when it comes, is enough to have him let out a huff as he closes his eyes again.]
Why would I not be here, when the rest of the crew is present?
[He's not a natural team player but he did agree to work together for as long as it was needed to find a way back to Teyvat. And sure, this isn't necessarily related to that, but he doubts anyone can argue about the importance of their safety, and in turn the threat that Joshua's little tag-along brings to it.]