The light faded, and the air fell still.
Tessa was the first to move, namely her wide eyes darting across the unfamiliar landscape.
"What in the…?!" Her voice trailed off as she spun in place, trying to make sense of it all. Just a moment ago, they were standing in the throne room, watching Calypso's old seat of power being taken by Kaiden in the heart of the dungeon. And now… this?
Vaelira's porcelain face twisted in disbelief, her pale eyes flicking between Kaiden and the shifting horizon. "How the hell did we end up here?!" Her tone was sharp, accusatory even, though the trembling in her voice betrayed her unease. When her gaze landed on Kaiden, her jaw tightened with that familiar jealousy seething just beneath the surface.
Jack turned his head slowly, visor reflecting the massive gate, muttering under his breath, "This doesn't make sense…" He planted his mace-shield into the dirt with a soft thud, as if needing to ground himself.
