[Eldoria]
WHOOSH!
The familiar shimmer of a gateway appeared on the Eldorian castle grounds, and Josephine, a whirlwind of maternal anxiety, rushed down the stairs. Her gaze was fixed on the figures emerging from the portal. A relieved smile bloomed on her face, and she quickened her pace, calling out:
"I miss my baby so much!"
Sunny's smile faltered as Josephine bypassed him completely, her arms wrapping tightly around Ellen.
"I missed you so much!" she cooed, burying her face in Ellen's hair.
"Huh?" Sunny muttered, a playful sense of betrayal washing over him.
"I guess I'm invisible now." He shrugged and walked toward Jinx, who stood a short distance away, observing the reunion.
"How are the blades?" he asked, referring to the students under her harsh tutelage.
"Annoying," Jinx grumbled, her arms crossed over her chest. "It's been two days, and they still can't complete a simple task."
"That's what a teacher is for," Sunny said, a hint of amusement in his voice.
