Ashrik studied Lucille's for a moment longer. The determination in her eyes was familiar, quiet but unwavering. Just the sight of it alone made him feel everything would be fine.
Still...
He exhaled, drawing his lips into a faint smile. He said at last, reminding her, "Let's do it. But we'll stop once something feels wrong. Okay?"
Being cautious was still his top priority. He refused to endanger her life when she was still recovering from having a damaged ability core.
Lucille's eyes lit up, delight glimmering in them. She nodded once. "Understood."
His approval was enough for now. She also believed he was aware that nothing would change without taking this step, not when she was desperate to restore her core and able to use her ability again.
Woosh...
The wind picked up, sweeping softly across the lawn. The leaves rustled overhead, and the flowers danced in the breeze. It carried the faint scent of earth, floral, and sunlight.
Whummm—
