Lira smiled, feeling a warm glow of anticipation. "Alright. But let's do it together. One at a time, and we can see everyone's reactions."
Renkai stepped close, brushing her hand lightly. "I'm ready… and curious," he murmured, giving her a small grin.
The first gift was from Thalanir. Lira carefully unwrapped it to reveal a set of finely carved wooden charms, each etched with symbols representing every creature and plant in the Grove. "For… the Grove?" she asked, eyes shining.
Thalanir nodded, a rare smile touching his lips. "To remember how far we've come, and everything we've nurtured together."
Next came a bundle from Serelyth. Inside, Lira found a small pendant shaped like a dragon claw, imbued with a faint elemental glow. "For protection and warmth," Serelyth explained, her eyes soft. "So the Grove—and you—are always safe."
