A Cave's Emergence?

Ty and Todd, shifting away from their playful banter, directed their full attention towards Armond. The gravity of the situation was immediately apparent from the pained expression in Armond's eyes and the blood stains on his armor.

"It's been a rough time out here," Armond began, his voice carrying the weight of recent struggles. "I'm not going to lie, I'm happy they finally sent some backup. Even I won't complain about any help I can get."

His acknowledgement of their arrival as a much-needed reinforcement painted a clear picture of the dire circumstances at the front.

"I know you both can fight, so your assistance will be very valuable," Armond continued, eyeing them with a mix of relief and assessment.