It was just like him to ignore the call of Maria's question, but he did, however, pause in mid-step at the voice that entered his head. He had tensed immediately, the sensation of having the telepathic link opened between them a familiar one but also uncomfortable to him still.

Conner shot his teammate a look over his shoulder, his jaw tightly set. To check the area for anything out of place. There was a small pause before he added, Next time warn me when you're going to do that.