The group stammered promises to do so that weren't entirely convincing, seeming to still be frozen in place. Louie groaned and dragged one hand over the side of his face.

"Why are you guys still here?" he snapped, which seemed to break their stupors as they started backing off. Louie sighed, shaking his head, before offering a weak smile up at Dust. "Bullies are dumb, aren't they? Uh... Thanks for stepping in."