Ceti pressed her lips together, a visible tension seizing her features as she gathered her thoughts under the curious eyes of both Rowena and Asher.
Taking a deep breath to steady her nerves, she stepped forward, her expression fraught with concern.
"Because nothing good has ever come out of using such dangerous things. We can learn from history how so many powerful people and kingdoms had fallen because they took advantage of the wrong thing," she explained, her voice laced with a sincere worry that made Asher frown slightly in contemplation.
Asher, feeling Ceti was worrying too much, began to shake his head dismissively, "Ceti, you don't have to worry—"
"I am seeing nightmares again," Ceti abruptly cut him off, her admission hanging heavily in the air.
The sudden seriousness of her tone made Asher and Rowena exchange a glance, a silent communication of concern.
