"Branden and Esmeralda are still alive, and Liss is also there," Asche said after crossing her arms. "You should at least talk with them before leaving. That being said, your presence might worry them more than anything else."
Rain felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him as he pondered with the continued disbelief and skepticism regarding his return. The weariness stemmed from the ceaseless effort to convince others of his identity, a tiresome task that seemed to yield little rewards at first. It weighed heavily on him, the persistent struggle to make everyone understand that he was indeed alive, present, and ready to take action.
Moreover, Asche's words resonated in his mind, hinting at an underlying concern among the group. Her implication that his return might bring more challenging times ahead bothered him. It seemed evident that the assumption of an impending storm lingered among them, fueled by the knowledge that Rain wouldn't simply fade into the background…
