Maris beamed, her excitement evident. "Exactly! We can all benefit from each other's research. We just need to be willing!" she excitedly said as she looked between Amberine and Elara, her eyes almost sparkling with enthusiasm. The initial tension between her friends seemed to have melted, replaced by a more thoughtful atmosphere. They were no longer opponents in the academic arena but potential allies, with the possibility of strengthening each other's work.