"System, teleport me back."
In an instant, Xavier vanished from the dank, shadowed dungeon, the air around him shimmering briefly before he reappeared in the familiar warmth of Seraphina's room. The transition was jarring, like stepping from a cold, grim battlefield into a haven of soft light and delicate scents.
"Kyaah!"
A soft, startled yelp pierced the quiet, drawing his gaze to the side.
"Hmmm... Celene?" Xavier's voice carried a mix of surprise and intrigue as his eyes landed on her. He had expected Seraphina's familiar figure, but instead, there stood Celene, her wide eyes sparkling with recognition. Her initial shock melted into a knowing warmth, her lips parting slightly as she took him in.
"Xavier?" Celene's voice trembled, soft like a whisper of wind, as her startled expression melted into a gaze of warmth and recognition.
