Jane soared into the crimson sky above the palace, her wings beating powerfully against the wind. She glanced down at the ground, fully expecting to see the arrogant human jogging desperately to keep up with the vanguard.
She scoffed and pushed her speed higher. She could not comprehend why he acted so confident and cocky. He was just a mortal with a few flashy tricks, and border wars required true powers.
"Are you experiencing some unexpected turbulence up here, Princess?" a calm voice asked directly behind her ear.
Jane snapped her head around. Rudy hovered casually in the air right next to her. He lacked wings, a jetpack, or any magical propulsion aura. He simply defied gravity with his hands still resting in his pockets.
Confusion twisted Jane's features. She refused to dignify the impossible sight with an answer.
