His voice was soft.
"There are too many unknowns to keep you here."
"But-"
He tightened his embrace.
"Its okay, you'll have my Avatar to keep you company. I'm sorry, but time is running out."
A shimmer of white Nirvanic flame gathered at his fingertips, tracing around her gently like a veil. It flared silently.
Rose's eyes widened as the light bloomed around her. Her hand gripped the fabric at his chest- almost refusing.
But the teleportation was already complete!
In the next breath, Rose vanished in a cascade of white flame, sent across thousands of miles- returned to the Adrastia Dynasty where his Primordial Avatar waited.
The space she left behind felt colder.
Achilles stood still for a long moment before turning back to face the others.
Luna's brows furrowed. Aliya looked down, her fists tight. Shaw gave a quiet sigh as he nodded in understanding.
Achilles gave them a small, calm smile. "Whatever's coming," he said, "it shouldn't be too crazy."
