Alex moved quickly, his steps light as he rushed to catch Elena before she hit the ground.
Holding her gently, he watched as she placed a palm over her temple, her eyes squinted as she seemed to be in distress.
It seems the act of being possessed by the Princess had left the young lady slightly disoriented.
"Alex…" she called out gently, seemingly wishing to say more but Alex silenced her.
"I understand, you need rest. Let's return for now."
He immediately snapped, the duo disappearing in a flash of black and white.
Seconds passed before what looked like a phantom moved past the location they'd been.
***
Alex helped Elena to bed, setting her up nicely for a long nap while he prepared to head back to his quarters to resume his plans on how to deal with Emperor Enoch.
However, as he tried to leave, Elena grabbed hold of his wrist, exerting an unusual amount of strength for someone meant to be weakened.
