In A Ditch

Damien chuckled, shaking his head. "Fair enough. But next time, leave a few more for me, alright?"

"No promises," Arielle said with a grin.

The two exchanged a brief smile before turning their attention to the trail ahead. Their journey wasn't over yet, and the night was still young.

The battle was behind them, the air still heavy with the aftermath. Rather than immediately take to the skies on Aquila, Arielle suggested a different approach.

"Why not walk for a while?" she said, sheathing her blade and brushing some demon blood off her armor.

Damien raised an eyebrow. "Walk? You do know we have a Griffin for faster travel, right?"

Arielle smirked. "Yes, but walking gives us a chance to cool off and actually talk. Besides, you could use a bit of walking."

Damien scoffed but didn't argue. He dismissed Aquila with a casual wave of his hand, and the Griffin soared into the sky with a final screech, disappearing into the clouds.