Reflection

Everyone in the room apart from Wise fell, immediately the pressure disappeared, relief flooding not just their bodies but minds as well.

Wise stood on shaky legs, trying to regain himself. He was feeling a pounding headache and a hot pain that burned deep in his mind.

He remained standing for a few more seconds, heaving a sigh just as the last wave of pain disappeared.

Then he gritted his teeth and hurried over to Daphne and Aofie.

"Are you guys alright?"

Daphne nodded, taking a deep breath while Aofie continued staring at the floor, not meeting his gaze.

Wise held her shoulder and she stiffened in his grip, took a deep breath and smiled nervously.

"Just a bit shaken, hehe," she said, a nervous smile on her face. "I didn't expect a dragon's presence to be so… potent."