( Azriel point of view )
It was 2 AM by the time we got back to the base. We had cleared the shop and locked it up tight, but the weird effects from the blue smoke were still bothering me. I headed straight for my secret basement, feeling a strange sensation in my eyes.
I turned on the light and looked in the mirror. My eyes were red. It wasn't just a trick of the light; they were really red. I panicked and immediately started washing my face, but the redness stayed.
I needed to find a solution quickly. I searched the basement for contact lenses. Finally, I found a pair and carefully put them in to cover it.
Zomma was asleep in his bed, so I slipped out quietly. I made my way to Thame's house, where I found her sitting outside at a table. It's getting brighter
"Thame," I calle as I approached her. She looked up, surprised to see me at this hour.
"Azriel? What's wrong?" Thame asked, her voice full of concern.
