*Maria*

I tear through the various creatures in the forest. Not really noting their appearance. Most died with a few hits anyway. Besides, more pressing thoughts consumed me.

I was too busy trying to cool down this raging storm below my navel. I’m so torn about what happened.

The cool part of me cursed my foolishness for not taking it all the way. Clearly, Aren wouldn’t have minded it if I took it further. Who cares if we were in hostile territory, ...