Atem nodded without looking to Bane. His attention on Zhara despite her warnings. He did not care if he was harmed. As long as Zhara was able to be herself and not fear when she may lose control again, so be it. 

Slifer descended and became the barrier around them both, his head above Atem, ready to assist the pharaoh. When he got to Zhara he wrapped his arms around her. "You need not protect me Zhara. Let me bare this weight too. He pulls away from her as he looks to the pendant she wore, moving a hand to hold the small object in his open hand as he closed his eyes, drawing power from his puzzle.