Zafika doesn't question that big word Matilda just casually threw in, and instead eye the monster for a while, before glancing down at their dagger. Okay, screw giving up so easily.

"We can try that again... but, this time at a more rapid pace. The moment you get us up there, we need to stab it before it can do anything, then get away to a roof, and repeat after you've had a moment to catch your breath. You just got your ability recently, it takes time to raise stamina for it.." They peek down once more, before they turn to look at Matilda, of course not going for eye contact of any form. "But, I'd appreciate it if I could get my dagger back."