Aaron was lying in silence inside the stasis chamber. Time slowed within the capsule, allowing his body to mend at an accelerated rate. The wounds from the battle of the night the Phoenix Ring awakened jad vanished without a trace. No pain. No scars. Just the lingering memory of fire and fury.
When the chamber hissed open, Aaron stepped out, testing his limbs. He felt… whole. Stronger than before. His bare feet met the cold floor as he took his first steps through the dimly lit corridors of the Skyweavers' headquarters. He was still adjusting when a voice made him jump.
"Finally decided to wake up?"
He turned sharply to find Era leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed, a smirk tugging at her lips.
"I heard you were out for three nights," she added, pushing off the wall and step
