I grit my teeth, feeling the heat of Serina's magic on one side and the brute force of Kaelos on the other. This wasn't just a fight it was survival, and my options were shrinking fast.
Serina smirked, her flaming whip circling menacingly in the air, while Kaelos cracked his knuckles. The two seemed to be coordinating now, a realization that sent a fresh wave of panic through me.
[Observation: Your odds of success are dropping faster than your dignity.]
"System," I thought back, dodging another swipe from the whip, "now's not the time for sass!"
"You got this!" Ananara piped up from the sidelines. "And if you don't, I'll step in and save the day."
I rolled my eyes mid-dodge, narrowly avoiding a fist aimed at my ribs. "Oh, sure, the pineapple's going to save me. That's rich."
"Don't underestimate me," Ananara huffed. "I'm a fruit of many talents!"
