A Much Needed Calm

After enduring the flames, though his major injuries healed, he looked at his hands, finding small sores left from the aftermath as a limit was found in his undying blood.

Vandread mentioned it before, but it really isn't some sort of 'immortality'...It has its limits, and they're clear, he thought.

Catching his breath, he was helped to his feet by his two companions, which Everett worriedly looked back to see the flaming insects refusing to cross the chasm.

"Guess they're staying in their territory," Everett remarked.

"...Yeah. Good for us," Emilio said quietly.

Melisande looked crossed between worried for the young man and mad at him for the risks he took, but sighed and wore a smile, "That was really something."

"You can say that again," Emilio agreed.

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