Focused as Lloyd was on Ed, he didn't notice the near-silent arrival of the two who'd just entered the room. They wouldn't fail to notice him though - not with the flashlight in his one hand still on and his voice raised as he tried to talk to Ed.

"Why do you care?" he tried again. Adjusting his grip on his sword, he shifted his stance, trying to prepare for whatever Ed was going to try next. Despite his reservations, he even began drawing on his mana. He didn't want to drain himself of his energy, but he knew he might not have any choice. Not if he wanted to keep going. With no outward sign of the gathering energy, he pressed on. "You weren't taking their orders before! Ed, can't you see this is just a trick!? The doctors are using you!"