Finally, making arrangements for the safety of their companions, Tina mentioned, "I'll have Carona escort Mary and the others back here, then return to us." The layers of strategy and personal dynamics weaving a complex tapestry as they prepared for what was to come.
In the bustling streets of the city, Dick couldn't help but recall the innocent laughter of the girls who, after years of secluded life, were now experiencing the vibrant human world anew. With these thoughts warming his heart, he bid farewell to Tina and meandered through the crowded lanes, where citizens, weary yet resilient, thronged homeward.
En route to reunite with Mary and the others, Dick's attention was captured by a regal procession slowly making its way towards the royal capital. The kingdom of Amber, now a shadow of its former expanse due to the relentless assaults of the Demon Lord's forces, held only the capital and its immediate environs as bastions of humanity.