To his credit, Shen Qingqiu does lower his gaze in response to that look, acknowledging the betrayal. He maintains, will maintain, that it was necessary for the safety of the town, but it cannot be denied: he did Elias really dirty on this one. That's just something he's going to have to live with!

"What is she, exactly?" is the question he's been burning to ask. "Where did she come from? And what is that language she speaks?"