~VWUUUM!~
As Rey and Alicia appeared, the distortion of space faded, leaving them standing amidst the ambient hum of Lucielle's nearly complete spellwork.
Lucielle was at the center of the chamber, her wings drooped, her horns faintly glowing as she stood over an intricate Magic Circle. Its pulsating energy filled the air with a heavy resonance, the kind that made the skin prickle and the heart race.
Sweat glistened on her brow, and her breathing was labored. The Rune was nearing completion, but it was clear she was paying a price for its creation.
Rey's eyes widened, his usual stoicism breaking. "Lucielle!"
She glanced up at him, her crimson eyes glassy with exhaustion. A weak smile touched her lips. "You're just in time," she said, her voice trembling but laced with triumph. "The portal… it's ready."