Resolution
Beatrice paused as well and seemed to consider the idea. She sized up Valeria who had sweat on her brow and her origin energy was struggling to quickly recover from the wanton consumption and smiled playfully.
"Sure," Beatrice agreed casually as she shrunk down rapidly.
Valeria sighed with relief internally and was about to say some tough words that contained some hint of deference in order to simultaneously placate Beatrice and establish herself as not that weak, but her mouth snapped shut when Beatrice suddenly appeared beside her faster than she could think.
"Let me handle the transportation then." Beatrice offered without waiting for acceptance, placing her hand on Valeria's shoulder and teleporting them right in front of the still stunned Keira.