"Let's save the scolding for when we get home," Shard told the wronged cat, snatching the ring from its mouth and lifting it out of the box for Tifa to hold.
He placed God's Gift Box at his feet; the box seemed to respond to the glimmer of the Balance in Iluna's hands, preventing the pus that covered the clearing and was spreading towards the Crystal Forest from reaching the three of them.
"Meow~"
Mia nestled into the soft embrace of Tifa, her large eyes fixed on Shard. The cat had a faint gold glimmer about her, reminiscent of the sun, yet also similar to the Divine Afterglow emanating from Shard at that moment.
"I think this is your ring,"
