Liam smirked at Sid, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Speaking of which, I don't see you faring much better. You've been hiding out underground, trying to protect this place from thugs. How's that working out for you?"
Sid chuckled, shaking his head. "Better than getting caught by the Shadow Society and being labeled 'useless,' I'd say."
Liam grinned, clasping his hands together. "Touché. But at least I wasn't the one throwing boulders at people for showing up in the wrong neighborhood."
Ram, who had been quietly laughing at their banter, finally spoke up. "Alright, you two, save some of that energy. We're on the same team now, so let's not waste it before the real fight starts."
Liam gave a mock salute. "Yes, sir! But seriously, Bro, what about you? Did you manage to awaken?"
