"Did you just say... glowing minerals?" Elise queried a hint of intrigue in her voice.
As she spoke, an unusual sensation began to creep up on Alex, a feeling both unfamiliar and disconcerting.
Turning, he saw Elise emitting a strange aura, visible golden threads dancing in the air around her.
Her eyes pulsed with a yellow light, growing brighter and dimming rhythmically.
"Hey Elise, are you alright?" Alex asked instinctively, his voice tinged with concern. This was a phenomenon he had never witnessed before.
'Is this because of her magic? But this feeling... why does it make me feel uneasy?' he thought, his instincts screaming a warning.
The group fell into an eerie silence. Alex glanced towards Robert, seeking some explanation, but found none; Robert merely shrugged, his expression one of complete bewilderment.
