Felair and Jibani's jaw drops in shock as Alaric walks toward the group. Asrea gasps, while Minaric smiles.
"About time you woke up! You have been asleep for well over a day." Minaric grins as he walks up and places his hand on Alaric's shoulder.
"Indeed. It would appear my spell was a bit risky…" Alaric chuckles as he rubs the back of his neck.
Jibani stays frozen in place while Felair asks, "How did you… How are you awake?!"
"Well, after I switched my spell choice during the middle of casting, which led to some… Dire consequences. Someone with the transmutation affinity in the Core managed to stabilize and eventually my boy corrected itself." Alaric explains, 'That isn't entirely a lie. I apologize my friends but I can not tell you the rest…'
"Well, I'm just glad you woke up!" Felair sighs in relief, "I imagine you have been filled in about us being on the frontlines. Which is a bit terrifying, but there's nothing we can do to change it…"