Lance flinches at the touch, almost violently, but he's quick to recognize Kadi and quicker still to look ashamed for his reaction. He's not someone who enjoys physical contact, especially when he's already anxious.

But then then the vicar speaks, and as a second spirit glides by, then a third, Lance realizes Adhemar is right. He looks back to him and nods, then glances around at the others to make sure they're all of a mind.
Then, he pushes forward.

Back towards town, in the distance, the guardhouse bell begins to ring.