The young El-Tree stood tall and proud in the center of a small clearing, its thin trunk stretching upwards towards the sky. Its branches were few and sparse, but they were covered in vibrant green leaves that shone like emeralds in the sunlight.
'I've been away for a decade. It's nice to know that despite my absence, this thing still grew up well.' Ashton mused to himself as he slowly approached the tree.
Ashton stood before the young tree, marveling at its beauty and potential. He could feel the energy of the tree pulsing through the air around him, a tangible force that seemed to hum with power.
The trunk of the young El-Tree was smooth to the touch, but there were tiny bumps and grooves that ran along its surface, like the veins of a leaf. Ashton traced his fingers along the bark, feeling the texture of the tree beneath his fingertips.
