After a short while of waiting, two familiar figures emerged from within the capital's towering gates. It was Seline and Morgan. Both were clad in the same armor Kaelen had seen them wear on the day he first arrived in this realm, though this time without their imposing headgear. The sunlight glinted off their polished plates, a stark contrast to the muted hues of the road beneath their boots.
As they approached, Seline's sharp eyes scanned the surroundings before landing on Kaelen and Thane at the base of the gate. A faint smile curved her lips as she stepped forward. She greeted the two immediately.
"Good morning."
Her voice was steady, though Kaelen could sense an undercurrent of tension. Thane, ever the stoic, responded with a curt nod, while Kaelen took a step forward.
"Are you sure about this?"
Kaelen's gaze was locked onto hers, looking for any sign of hesitation.
Seline let out a small sigh, and her expression was slowly softening.
