Alera's lips curved in a smile of approval; she could feel the primal, ancient power that thrummed through this creature, marking it as a force to be reckoned with.
Pyris, observing with folded arms, nodded in approval. "Looks like you've found yourself a worthy addition, Alera," he said. "Seems almost… attached."
Alera glanced over, grinning. "Think he'll make a fine soldier," she replied with a hint of mischief. "Best part? He doesn't even shed."
Lyra let out a weary laugh, brushing off the remnants of darkness clinging to her.
Her gaze drifted to Zara, who had already begun weaving her hands through the air in precise, fluid motions. Thanks to the bond she shared with Pyris, Zara now had full access to the life element, able to channel it without the need for complex incantations or spells. Green tendrils of healing energy poured from her hands, flowing over the group, sinking into their skin with a warmth that was both soothing and rejuvenating.
