The latter is more what Lapis is worried about. The lion is an unknown here; while she knows humans don't have powers, lions are a question mark. And considering that this one has glowing eyes . . .

Yeeeah. Going to stay wary around this one.

With it seemingly placated for the moment, Lapis edges forward, down a few (though not all) of the remaining stairs, keeping some distance between herself and the feline.

"Are you sure he knows where to go?"