Inside their modest room, the air was thick with the sounds of tinkering and soft murmurs as Jace worked diligently on their communication device. Jacin watched him, her eyes filled with a mix of admiration and worry. She knew her brother was capable, but the stakes were higher than they'd ever been. They were far from home, in a city where danger lurked around every corner.
Jace and Jacin were close to finishing the device, which already matched the standard functionality of common communication tools in Draconis City. However, Jace was not satisfied with it being merely functional; he wanted it to be unique, to stand out in a city teeming with advanced technology.