Lind appeared in a space of violet stone that held a large crowd. He heard many voices cheering, some consoling, but all silenced when he appeared. The eyes of many were in awe or a bit of fear but he felt exhausted.
All he wanted to do was cultivate and recover before the next round began.
"ROAR!" A sudden moderate beast roar drew attention as a flash of platinum scales flew across the heads of all and Lind was wrapped tightly by Ethry. She began nuzzling him and her tail hit his back.
"I am all right. I could not take you with me so make sure you behave." Ethry's feelings in the bond were a mix of annoyance and joy at his return.
"Ethry! Don't fly off like that again!" Annabelle looked angry but it only made her cuter in his eyes. He was a lost man it seemed. Cyntilla was smiling ear to ear while Shoti and Qing looked proudly at him.
