03/14- Another one?

Before Aeliana could respond to Rhys's remark, another sound echoed through the tunnel—a soft shuffle of boots against the damp stone, the faint clink of armor shifting. She stiffened, hand tightening on the hilt of her dulled sword as she exchanged a sharp glance with Kael.

"More company," Kael muttered, shifting his stance.

Rhys merely chuckled under his breath, his silver eyes flickering toward the tunnel entrance with mild curiosity rather than alarm. "Popular spot tonight," he mused.

Garrik groaned. "If it's another monster, I swear I'm going to start throwing rocks."

Then, from the darkness, a deep, commanding voice rang out.

"Hold your weapons—I come in peace."