The currents grew denser as Lira stepped carefully along the shimmering platforms of kelp. The Moonlit Reefs stretched before her, jagged spires of coral and mineral jutting up like the fingers of a sleeping giant. Light from the bioluminescent flora refracted through the water, painting the reefs in violet, teal, and silver. Each shadow beneath the waves moved with quiet intent, creatures both curious and cautious observing from the depths.
Serelyth hovered just above the surface, wings spreading faint glimmers on the water, while Renkai paddled beside her, adjusting constantly to the shifting platform. Thalanir's eyes scanned every shadow, every ripple, muscles tensed, ready to strike if danger appeared.
