I walked out from behind the tree and everyone in the clearing stopped their preparations and stared at me.
"Form up behind me!" Herald declared, weaving a radiant barrier to safeguard his companions.
Ryder and Max brandished their weapons, taking their positions at the forefront. "We seek no conflict with your kind, yet should you choose to strike, we shall stand our ground!" declared Ryder. "I question whether you possess the strength to confront us all at once, so I urge you to depart in peace."
Misty peeked out from behind Ryder and Max, her eyes going all wide when they locked onto mine. "Hold on!" she exclaimed, shoving against their shoulders. "He's not here to hurt us!"
"You have no clue about this! Just sit tight and let the men handle it!" Max declared.
