Sure enough, Ivy leaned forward slightly, her voice calm yet filled with intent. "If what I am saying is true," she said, "then you might become one of our strongest assets against them."
Bella hesitated before shaking her head. "We can't be sure without testing," she replied honestly.
"I agree," Ivy said immediately.
Then, as if struck by a sudden idea, she tilted her head slightly, her expression turning almost playful. "Well… if I were a superior being," she said lightly, "you could try testing it on me first."
Bella's eyes widened instantly. "What?"
Ivy simply looked at her with an innocent expression, as if she had suggested nothing unusual.
Taking a deep breath, Bella closed her eyes, gathering her focus. When she opened her eyes again, there was a sharpness within them.
"Stand up," she commanded.
Ivy didn't move. She simply stared at Bella, completely unaffected.
