After a few minutes, the sapling was free. Lira held it delicately, cradling the tiny root ball in her hands. She murmured a soft elemental blessing, lightly binding earth and water to ensure it remained alive and stable outside its original soil. The sapling pulsed faintly in response, a warm and steady rhythm that reassured her.
With care, she placed the sapling into her space satchel, wrapping it in soft cloth to protect it further. Inside the satchel, the tiny plant seemed content, its elemental essence quietly mingling with the other items she carried.
Rose, who had been observing from a few steps back, smiled. "You do realize that little sapling is now officially your responsibility, right?"
"I know," Lira said with a soft laugh. "And I wouldn't have it any other way. This one… it'll grow with me."
Renkai nodded, his usual stoic expression softening. "Good. But let's not let it be the first thing you talk to more than me," he teased lightly.
