Despite Iris's calm demeanor, Killian could sense her uneasiness after meeting Ren. He knew how much Iris cared about his younger brother, but now, she couldn't even express her love for Ren. He and Ryn walked towards Iris but remained silent.
None of them said a word but looked at the destruction left after the fight between the Scarborough siblings. Half the forest was destroyed, and there were burned woods and crumbling trees everywhere. The air was heavy with the scent of charred wood and smoke, starkly contrasting the usual crispness of the forest air.
Iris looked up to the darkened sky and sighed. She unconsciously clenched her fists by her side, her brow furrowed in frustration. She turned to Killian, her eyes pleading for some explanation he wasn't sure he could give.
"Are you alright?"
Thankfully, Ryn came to Iris, taking her attention away from Killian and allowing him to collect his thoughts.
