[Christian Armstrong]
As the three figures faded from view, leaving the chamber shrouded in silence, I could feel the weight of their presence still lingering in the air. The revelations of the crystal had left us all feeling vulnerable, our hearts exposed and laid bare before the Guardians.
Trisha's hand found mine, her touch grounding me in the midst of the swirling emotions. Her eyes met mine, and I could see the turmoil in her gaze. It was as if the truth revealed by the crystal had opened a floodgate of emotions, and we were both navigating uncharted waters.
"We'll figure this out together," she said, her voice steady yet tinged with vulnerability. "No matter what lies ahead, we face it as a team."
I nodded, squeezing her hand gently. "You're right," I replied. "We've come this far, and we won't let anything tear us apart."
