Broken Boulder stops my mind from wandering

It wasn't pity that Lily's silent form was met with, it was anger.  Eris' orange eyes became steely as Alarian pressed against her, and as her brother struggled for breath Eris simmered.  And then — that boy, the one who had been there when that trespasser had shown up.

What was this about?  Alarian's question would suffice for now, but damn it, Eris wanted answers.