*Maria*

“Maria! You’re awake!” said Vulcana who almost hugged me but stopped in case she hurts me.

Around my bed are Vulcana, the Archmage, Valareia, and Alymar. Smokey is sitting on my lap, making sure to stay as close as he can to me. Currently, I have enough strength to sit up and properly greet my guests. That also allows me to the see the flowers around my bed. Most of which are from Aren based on the note.

But I do notice someone is ...