As the group huddled together, their apprehension apparent in furrowed brows and hesitant glances, one member couldn't suppress the growing unease that had settled within them.
He cleared his throat, his voice trembling with doubt as he voiced their collective concerns. "Is this... safe?" he asked, the word "safe" weighted with uncertainty.
Malar, the enigmatic figure who had first welcomed them into this mysterious world, retained his inscrutable smile as he considered their question.
He spoke slowly, his words measured as if unveiling a profound secret. "Safety, my friends, is a relative concept. What we offer is a path to obtaining the power of a Celestial. However, like any power, it comes with certain... side effects."
The group exchanged uneasy glances, a ripple of unease passing through their collective consciousness.