Moonbounce made a low, almost offended grunt, his head tilting toward Sophia.
Aria chuckled. "Looks like even he's insulted by the comparison."
Sophia smirked. "Fine, fine. Let's just hope it's not as bad as last time."
Caria gave a half-laugh, sliding another cartridge into her crossbow. "Last time, half the team nearly passed out from the fumes before the fight even started. We had to retreat just to breathe."
Aria's tone turned steady, commanding again. "Then let's be smarter about it. We'll approach from the west bank—the wind should be in our favor there. Sophia, you handle air and water regulation; keep the toxins down. Caria, prep anti-heat bolts. Moonbounce and Rhys will form the main line."
Rhys nodded, adjusting the strap on his gauntlet. "Understood."
