Zoe stumbled as she crossed the threshold into the ValueVault, her footing thrown off by the strange sensation of the shard's energy.
It felt like her nerves were buzzing, her muscles vibrating with a low hum, making every movement feel slightly off.
Immediately, she felt something pulling at her, like an invisible force dragging her away from her teammates.
She twisted around, trying to keep sight of Gavin, Serria, and Roderick, but the entrance behind her warped, folding in on itself like a mirage in the heat.
They were gone.
The entrance seemed to seal them off, splitting them into different sections of the shard.
"Snacks, you still with me?" Zoe muttered, glancing at her shoulder.
Her tiny dragon familiar perched there, his body tight against her neck, his wings twitching.
He let out a low chirp, his eyes wide as he looked around.
