Ancient courtyard

As they reached the entrance of the ancient temple, the colossal gates stood before them, imposing and grand. Sol, with a sheepish smile, approached the gates, his hand reaching for the lion head doorknob. But the moment his fingertips grazed the metal, an eerie energy surged through him, sending a shockwave of surprise across his features.

His attempt to retract his hand proved futile as an unseen force seemed to bind him to the door. Sol's eyes widened in astonishment, his usually composed demeanor giving way to a rare display of vulnerability. He grappled with the invading power, swiftly channeling his own energies to counteract the destructive force.

Struggling to contain the foreign energy, Sol maintained his calm facade even as cuts marred his hand, blood seeping from the wounds caused by the ominous connection to the gate. His silence spoke volumes, an unspoken acknowledgment of the danger that had befallen him.