[Fenris is actually a touch surprised that Merrill is using her head about this. Maybe she HAS finally learned a thing or two. He'd be marginally proud if he wasn't so fucking angry. Still, he'd actually been backing down until Cole decided to make a show of his magic. ]

Why should we take a chance? It will kill us regardless, if we leave it be. It will only be a matter of time.

[He is not relaxing, not even a little bit. He wants to go full lyrium ghost and see if he can tear this creature apart from the inside. He is certain the creature can't throw magic at something intangible.] This is not safe, Merrill.