With Cedric undergoing the process to become an Avatar, the others went about their business, keeping their guards up for when the tentacles return.
Of course, there was a clear division as Max and Laura sat at one end while Elena, Tanya, and Tara sat at the other end with Talia sleeping soundly.
Occasionally, they would exchange glances but no words were spoken.
The atmosphere was slightly tense but Max wasn't affected by this which troubled him deeply.
"Technically it's my fault," Max muttered.
Laura turned to him. "What do you mean?"
"I knew there might be a chance of the Summon going wrong but I didn't say anything."
"You can't blame yourself, Max. It was under probability, you couldn't be sure that it would happen."
Max sighed. "Even then. That's not my style, I wouldn't intentionally hide information especially when we are supposed to be cooperative."
