"Is Papa okay?" Ce'ran asked as they all gathered close to where Ren and Zuran were.
Luria poked a finger at Zuran's cheek. "He's hot."
"He's calming down..." A'ri suggested as they nodded in agreement.
"Papa saved him," Ce'ran said softly.
Ren knelt there, holding Zuran close as he gazed around them. The scene was calm and quiet—the kind of stillness that settles after chaos.
The burning houses had been extinguished. The dwellers who had been running helter-skelter had all calmed down. They were now picking up the pieces of what remained.
Ren simply observed with a quiet sigh. At least nothing major had happened. And Zuran was in his arms, sleeping peacefully like a baby.
[SYSTEM NOTICE]
[Congratulations! You have successfully coaxed the Phoenix from exploding.]
[Reward: +100 teals of silver.]
Ren sighed. At moments like this, he didn't necessarily need money. He needed his powers back!
