The moment Ethan vanished into the golden portal, the tension in the air loosened, and the group collectively exhaled.
"I still can't seem to withstand the pressure the Psyche-Eye radiates," Galeno muttered, his expression as detached and lazy as ever despite the lingering tremor in the air.
"What was that?" Saareiya gasped, eyes wide. "It felt like I was being crushed from the inside out."
"Be grateful you weren't its target," Onyx said, taking her hand gently. "That's big sister's gift to Master—a bond they share. And yes… It's as dangerous as it feels. We'll get to experience it up close soon enough."
With that, she pulled Saareiya upward, the two beginning to float.
"I want to feel it directly," Maverick said, his grin widening.
"Same here," Stygian echoed, eyes glinting with unhinged excitement.
"You two are insane," Sage's voice crackled from overhead. "I still don't get how you were born of different races."
"Piss off, radio," Maverick and Stygian snapped in unison.
