The last for both of them, no doubt, though whether that alone will be enough to resolve the compulsion driving them is something that is yet unknown. The unnatural influencing those present within the city, be they among ADI's number or no is not anything new. Nor is it difficult to imagine that it will not last forever - not when not everything has. But even so... the secret to what will end this is not something even Emet-Selch is aware of.

Though in fairness, neither is he thinking about it. Not when he very much has noticed that flinch on Elidibus' end and the hop-skip of his step back - something he very much knows to not be something that Elidibus would normally be prone.

"Oh, but I hardly need to. The fear has you already; but one moment, and you would flee, would you not? A moment denied only by strength of will."

Still, for all that Emet-Selch draws nearer yet he does not test the remains of Elidibus' strength. Does not batter himself against whatever Elidibus has to offer, and the gesture is as much one that is calculated as it is a desire to spare his strength. To make the most of what little he has, and dashing his strength against Elidibus' shields when it is what Elidibus is prepared for is hardly an effective use of his limited power.

The appeal to his more inquisitive nature, on the other hand, does at least have Emet-Selch pausing in his approach. Even if his answer is not particularly helpful.

"What is it that urges you flee?"