The murmuring soldiers exchanged uneasy glances, absorbing the vast implications of what they'd just learned.
The thought of wielding such power, even temporarily, was both intoxicating and intimidating. But amidst their awe and shock, a new line of questions surfaced.
One young man, his voice trembling slightly with anticipation, cleared his throat and asked, "If we… leave the tribe, will this adaptation still… stay with us? Or does it fade away?"
Another soldier quickly jumped in, voice filled with the same hesitant curiosity. "Yeah, I mean, what if we're just temporary members? Is this ability only temporary too? Do we lose it when we're out on our own again?"
The questions grew louder as more joined in, their minds racing. "And how long would it last if it does fade? Are we talking days, weeks? Would we even notice it disappearing?"
"Does the adaptation ability fade slowly or all at once?"