Two braggarts with swords proved enough to add irritation to determination, but Tear was not about to overlook their words. She may as well be facing two veteran warriors who could throw their weight around in battle. If the situation was not what it was, the Melodist might have offered a compromise; they seemed entirely intent on going somewhere, after all. That, however, was risking their lives as well as the lives of others. Did they really want to do something so utterly foolish?

"You realize that going outside will be placing everyone here in danger?" she returned. The grip on the staff tightened. "Wait for the miasma to subside. Until then, I cannot allow you to pass under any circumstances. This is your final warning." Their intentions were grossly overshadowed by the scenario. If the pair wanted to force themselves through and risk the entire patient populace, Tear would do everything to stop them.