(Leo's POV)
Leo was genuinely surprised to see Luke arrive alongside PinkLotus, as he half expected Luke to stay away from this conflict knowing that he might have to face his ex-guild members and friends.
However, while Leo was surprised that Luke came, he was even more surprised to see him arrive with a spark in his eyes, as his demeanor looked absolutely focused and his eyes seemed to be brimming with determination.
"I'm glad you came, brother… though I hope you don't chicken out at the last minute," Leo said, his tone half-teasing, half-serious, as Luke merely shrugged in response, looking utterly unfazed by the remark.
"I've thought this through carefully, and I'm certain this isn't a rash decision," Luke began, his voice steady and resolute. "I've severed my ties with the DarkSky Guild—I'm my own player now, free to make my own choices and today, I've chosen to stand by my brother, and that's all that matters.