*Maria*

My time had slowed but the world kept moving at the same pace.

Vulcana thankfully recovered and is resuming her normal life. Well…as normal as it can be.

Sara healed. If she didn’t stop fighting when she did, she might have shattered her gate. Using it like that right after a breakthrough was dangerous. But Sara keeps a brave face despite it, for us all.

Alymar has been busy with his princely duties. Mostly helping his father ...