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Mara noticed the change first, her hand instinctively moving toward the hilt of her sword. "Something's happening," she warned, her eyes fixed on the center of the lake where the disturbance originated.
Darian stood up swiftly, scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger. "I don't see anyone, but that doesn't mean we're alone."
Selene, her eyes widening with wonder rather than fear, placed a calming hand on Mara's arm. "Wait. I sense no malice here. The energy... it's peaceful, welcoming even."
Wei Lin opened her eyes, her gaze drawn to the lake where the waters now rose and spiraled upward, forming a graceful column that shimmered with ethereal light. Within the swirling waters, a figure began to materialize—a woman clad in flowing robes of aqua and silver, her hair cascading around her like waves, and her eyes as deep and clear as the lake itself.