Two Sides Of The Same Coin

After learning from Mystica and Queen Lucy that his theory about Sylvathar hiding in the Land of Ruins had been incorrect—and that Sheila remained untraceable—Liam grew noticeably restless. Though subtle to most, the change was visible to one person alone: Mabel, his assigned protector and constant shadow.

In the five days that followed, Liam channeled that restlessness into frequent sparring sessions with Mabel. She never refused him, always ready to engage him with the same quiet resolve she wore like armor. Even if he never openly admitted it, Mabel could tell that the news had thrown him off-balance in a way few things could. His mind had gone silent, but his movements had grown sharper—faster, more precise, as if he were trying to strike away the thoughts he couldn't verbalize.