Shifted Energy

The next morning, Aiden was sitting on the edge of the infirmary bed, testing his legs as Miss Seacole approached with her usual calm emeanor.

"You're free to go," she said, looking between him and Ivara. "Both of you. But take it easy, understood?"

Ivara, already up and tying her boots, grinned at Aiden. "We're not made of glass, Miss Seacole. We'll be fine."

Aiden smiled faintly, though he still felt the weight of everything that had happened.

"Thanks, Miss Seacole," he muttered as she walked off to tend to other patients.

As they exited the infirmary, the bright morning sun pouring through the hall's windows, they were greeted by Adrian and Sevan leaning casually against the wall.

"About time!" Adrian called out, straightening and smirking at Aiden. "Thought you two were planning to move in there permanently."

Sevan glanced at Ivara. "Glad to see you're alive too. Though I'm not sure if Aiden can say the same after that duel."