[After they're in far enough that Souji can't see much other than the grove itself, he turns back towards Ian, finally releasing his hold on the other's wrist. It isn't like he wants to have an uncomfortable conversation either, but he really wants to understand what's happening and ... honestly, Ian's the only one he trusts to explain and understand it, where the rest of the team seemed to simply accept what had happened.
Clearing a small patch on the ground, Souji sits down and lays his sword in front of him, looking expectantly up at Ian. Hopefully, Ian wouldn't take it as an opportunity to run away, but Souji was pretty sure the other would never leave him.]
I'm sure you have other questions. I'll answer them to the best of my ability.