The Key Within

The elf's gaze shifted to Kaelen, lingering for a moment before sweeping to the others, awaiting their response.

Kaelen remained silent, his brow furrowed in concentration as his hand delved into his magic pouch. He searched through its depths, brushing past various items, his expression gradually shifting to one of alarm. His movements grew frantic as he realized the object he sought wasn't there.

"Did I… did I drop it somewhere?" he muttered, more to himself than to anyone else.

Seline, who was standing nearby, reached out and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. Her other hand extended forward, and in her palm rested the object that Kaelen had been desperately searching for.

"Perhaps you're looking for this?" she asked softly, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Kaelen's eyes widened in relief as he saw the relic in her hand. He exhaled deeply, the tension melting from his frame.

"Thank god..."