Before the Storm - II
The loyal hound, eager to share her triumph, boasted with joy: "This one was quite a challenge, but still no match for me, hmph!"
Ansel, observing the semi-translucent jellyfish carcass in Seraphina's hands, responded with a smile, "I knew you could do it, Seraphina. A mere lesser Tidecaller, how could it possibly stand a chance against you?"
"Hehe... Well, it wasn't entirely my doing, Ravenna helped me too. Ravenna... Ravenna?"
"... I am here."
"Why do you stand there, lost in thought?" Seraphina gazed with a hint of perplexity at the petite sorceress nearby, who could easily be lifted with one hand, "You are quite formidable, indeed. Those 'buzzing' and 'whizzing' devices... hmm, they seem rather useful."
Seraphina's affirmation did not bring any joy to Ravenna, who merely nodded numbly, yet remained standing in place, seemingly unaware of what she should do next.