Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: After watching him for a moment , I said to Julan , " Stay back here a ways . I 'll be right back . " He looked at me with a questioning expression but did not protest as I stepped away from him and followed the red - haired Dunmer .
Question: Why is Julan skeptical of the narrator 's actions ?
Options: 
- The narrator is acting violent .
 - None of the above choices .
 - The narrator is performing covert activities .
 - The narrator is lashing out at others .


The narrator is performing covert activities .