'Soren?!'
The moment Ethea spoke via their bond, Soren's eyes snapped open, revealing pupils that were drowned in a pool of pitch-red blood.
For a second, he looked entirely blinded, but then the heavy crimson fluid began to vibrate under an invisible force. The liquid lifted away from his corneas, flowing out of his eyes in thin, controlled streams that floated into the air, instantly leaving his gaze completely clear and sharp.
Then, taking a deep breath, Soren turned his head back toward Ethea and smiled as gently as his battered state allowed.
"Ethea... I'm back."
Looking right at him, the tension in Ethea's expression melted away as she offered a soft smile and a gentle inclination of her head.
"Welcome back."
