Chapter 77: Resonance Trails
The soft hum of morning energy filled the atmosphere as Astra Haven shimmered beneath the light of a newborn sun. The air outside was fresh, charged with subtle resonance currents that danced through the plains like rippling heat haze. It had been only a few days since the surge's end, yet the world was already unrecognizable — not in ruin, but in rebirth.
From the upper atrium of Hope's Refuge, Ava stood in front of the panoramic window, hands tucked behind her back and eyes glinting with excitement. "Alright, Chaos Crew," she announced dramatically, "today, we're not training, we're exploring."
Zephyr was the first to react. He leaned against the wall, twirling a knife between his fingers with a lazy grin. "Exploring, huh? Sounds suspiciously like 'training with extra steps.'"
