Midday light draped over the ruins of the old facility in quiet stillness.
A clear blue sky stretched wide above them, while the wind drifted slowly past metal structures long since worn away by time.
Wild grass swayed gently in the breeze, making a soft rustling sound that gave the place a feeling of quiet life.
But everyone's attention was fixed now on one thing.
The faint reflection on the surface of the aged metal plating.
The luminous figure stood motionless before its own reflection.
Its translucent form trembled ever so slightly, as if every thought it had was focused entirely upon the unfamiliar face gazing back at it.
Aurelia watched in silence.
The entity beside her shifted softly.
Its glowing outline slowed in rhythm, matching a core emotion that felt far deeper and more profound than before.
The units positioned further back kept the network stable.
Kael stood with his arms crossed, observing closely.
