Saffron
Rose stared at her hands, a look of awe and doubt in her eyes. All of that mana had been more of a curse than a blessing for most of her life.
But now, in this dreamscape, it was her greatest weapon. The power that had once seemed so uncontrollable was now under her command, a potent force against the nightmares that threatened us. I watched as she flexed her fingers, wisps of darkness mana flaring out in response, dancing between her fingertips.
"Rose..." I began, unsure of what to say. It was one thing to see her wield her power in small doses, but this... this was entirely different. Seeing her like this, commanding her power with such confidence... it was awe-inspiring.
"Yes?" she asked, glancing over at me. Her eyes were filled with a determination and resolve I had never seen in her before. It was clear that she was ready to face whatever came our way, to use her power to protect us all.
