Finally…
Florian and Heinz had returned.
Azure descended with practiced grace, his massive wings stirring the air as he landed in the secluded forest behind the Diamond Palace—the very place where they had first taken off. The familiar surroundings should have brought comfort, yet Florian found himself strangely unsettled, as if the weight of everything that had happened still clung to him.
He let out a breath, his limbs stiff and aching from the long flight.
"It's good to be back," he muttered, eager to dismount and stretch before his legs completely gave out.
"Indeed," Heinz agreed, though there was a hesitance to his tone. Then, shifting slightly behind Florian, he added, "However… we still have much to do before we can rest."
'Right.'
