Based on the context and the answer, generate a 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 .

Answer:

The narrator is performing covert activities .



Why is Julan skeptical of the narrator 's actions ?