"REY!"
The adrenaline still coursed through Rey's body as the team approached him cautiously, their eyes scanning the battlefield littered with fallen Monsters. Tess stepped forward first, her sharp gaze softening as she noted the blood dripping from his numerous cuts and bruises.
"You're a mess," she said, her tone a mix of concern and admiration.
Rey smirked, brushing off her words even as his legs trembled beneath him.
"I'm fine. Really."
"You don't look fine," Josh quipped, but the usual edge in his voice was absent. He scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Still... that was pretty cool."
The unexpected praise made Rey glance at him, a raised eyebrow hinting at his surprise.
Josh rolled his eyes and added, "Don't make me say it again."
Tess pulled out a small vial filled with a glowing green liquid and handed it to Rey. "Drink this. It's a Health Brew. It'll patch you up."