The throne room was soon filled with the leaders of the various teams defending the Palace. The tension in the air was clear as commanders, mages, and advisors assembled with faces that etched with fatigue but also determination.
Adrien and Billy who were freshly returned from the front lines where they had fought alongside the Elven warriors were among the first to arrive. They nodded at Erend, a silent greeting of shared understanding berween friends. They don't need to be to sentimental right now even though it feels like ages since they have seen him.
Aurdis wasn't present. After meeting Erend she was stationed with Saeldir to guard the orb that maintained the protective dome. Only Aerchon stood as the representative from their eam, his expression as unreadable as ever. He watched Erend with a calculated gaze though now a lot warmer than before, his arms crossed over his chest.
