Nina Willow is thrown to the ground by a heavy blow, her body twisting and bouncing off the ground repeatedly. But she manages to catch herself, landing in a poised position, showing her new level of strength.
Horror (The High Dark Curse): Good, you at least managed to use a partial transformation to save yourself from that hit, but you will need a lot more than a partial transformation in a real fight. (Horror tells her)
Crow and Raven are both perched on a dark tree, watching the whole thing from a short distance away.
Crow: Forgive my question, but why is this even necessary? We could just help her transform, she doesn't need to be doing this. (Crow tells Horror)
Horror: Shut up, Crow! (Horror snaps at him, staring at him menacingly)
Crow: Yes ma'am! (Crow replied fearfully)
Raven: Why did you even say anything? (Raven silently tells him)
