Grey froze for a moment, but ultimately decided not to say anything. Instead, he continued taking small bites from the apple the captain had given him, quietly chewing as he watched her movements from the corner of his eyes.
When Violet withdrew her hand from her storage bag, Grey immediately noticed the long silver feather resting between her fingers.
At first glance, it resembled an exquisite ornament, something that could easily be mistaken for a decorative piece crafted by a skilled artisan. However, a faint silver glow emanated from its surface, catching Grey's attention almost immediately. The radiance was neither dazzling nor particularly intense, yet it possessed a peculiar quality that made it difficult to ignore.
Grey narrowed his eyes and examined the feather more carefully.
