"Valeria, we want to get stronger," determination radiated not just from her eyes but also from her smile.
"Understood, princess," she responded with a breathtaking smile, full of kindness.
Having been in this world longer than them, Valeria had weathered her fair share of highs and lows. Yet, the young ones had also endured enough of life's shadowy and sorrowful facets themselves. They sought no words of solace or reassurance now nor for a considerable time prior.
"May I ask about your current situation?"
Downed her face in shame, "Level 2, no inner covering, no outer covering."
"Same here."
"Understood," nodded, she just took it as given, "Did you undergo any combat training while you were there?"
