If it tries, then I'm sure I can handle one cornered creature! I understand this is a very tense situation, but I assure you that if you just give me a little time—

[ They could go back and forth like this forever, with Pearl's blatant overconfidence continually drowning out valid concerns. But, before that can happen, the first actual concerning point happens. She brings her hand up to rub irritably at her eyes. As her hand pulls back, a distinct coating of light blue graces her fingertips. ]

That's not normal. [ Pearl's voice sounds a little shaken as she brings another hand to investigate, more blood coating onto her fingers. ] Um... How did you say the fog affected you again? [ Well, now she's getting worried, stopping her advance into the fog and trying to figure out if she could even feasibly make it to the unknown church. ]