[ She yelped and clung to the arm he'd put around her when she was lifted, and remained as still as she could. Normally she'd struggle at such close contact, but like hell would she do that when they were mid-air. Once they'd landed, she stepped away quickly.

Wait, he'd wanted to protect her? It was her fault he'd gotten himself possessed? Not good...

At least his voice was different, so she didn't have to pretend he was the same guy. ]

Ah, those monsters are attacking the village. We have to protect the people and their homes. We got split up from the others. [ Was that concise enough? She hoped so, because she had questions of her own to repeat. ] What happened to the other guy? Will he be okay?