Shieldbearer marked the lingering of Digger, but he didn't question that. The Alpha of the Crusaders could hang back, but Stefan didn't want anyone else being potentially caught up in what could well be a conflagration. Even with the deluge of the Storm Lord's calling beating down on them, Firebringer's potency couldn't be underestimated. The former Alpha of the Seekers was still a more powerful Urdaga than Stefan.
When you're prepared, I'll freeze the rain. The cold will make the message all the clearer.
His lightning quick smile was grim, and prepared.