[Stealth always was his bread and butter, especially against more powerful foes. While he's unaware whether or not their quarry is a threat by any means, he's not going to leave that to chance. Just when D comes near, he whispers the following.]

It's best that we observe him. [He mentions, not at all noticing that his companion has other plans in mind.] Observe and then strike when the moment allows it.

I know better than to believe what my eyes see---?Wait!

[Augustine frantically tries to reach for D's cape in hopes of yanking him back behind the foliage but he's a second too late. A frustrated hiss escapes him as he glares daggers at the bolder dhampir from the shadows. How is it that he's the one advocating for stealth and not D? Augustine nearly lets out a swear once the youth turns to greet them with open arms. However, it doesn't seem like the boy plans on relinquishing the lantern any time soon. Not at all judging from the impish gleam within his soulless gray eyes.]