"I'll begin work on your armor today," I replied, feeling the weight of her expectant gaze. "But it's not going to be a quick process. It needs not only to be durable but also to allow for your agility and combat style."
A trace of impatience flickered across Lilliana's face, but it was swiftly replaced by a grudging recognition of the task's complexity. "Fine. But I expect progress updates."
I nodded, knowing full well the stakes involved. Lilliana's armor wasn't just a protective suit; it was a symbol of the trust between us and her autonomy as a warrior.
We spent the rest of the morning working side by side, her offering input on strategic locations for defenses based on her intimate knowledge of Jagar's terrain, and me melding that information with my Divinatech constructs.
