Phantom Hollow feels like I am falling down a rabbit hole;; falling for forever

Alarian turned to look at the two when they spoke to him, tilting his head a bit at the conflicting answers. He could understand Lennon's reluctance to leave the smaller girl behind, but he didn't want to argue against her wishes.
I can catch enough for all of us. The boy always spoke softly (which didn't help his already feminine, slightly musical voice), and this time it was almost quiet enough to miss.
But it might take me longer. He admitted as an afterthought, but this wasn't an inconvenience for him-- he just didn't want to leave his companions waiting.