They'd chased Veshara into the sky and attacked her together just to make her defend herself. The woman still hadn't cast a single spell.
"Discharged for unruly behavior is my guess," Quinlan replied. His words received no rebuttals.
Another wisp left the saber, disappearing into Synchra beneath Vex's palm. Crimson light spread through the armour's seams as she drank, gradually warming the metal under his hand.
"Vex is right. You kept me in one piece when that single punch could've taken me out, full power or not. Thank you, Synchra."
This time, the flame curled around his fingers.
Vex smiled at the response and gave the plate a final affectionate pat. She stayed while Soul Reaper released the remaining wisps, watching Synchra's glow recover.
Once the armour was replenished, Quinlan returned the saber to its sheath and stood. Blossom had come close to inspect the returning red light, with Scar beside her still flexing her newly healed hand.
