Atlas looked up, narrowing his eyes as he spotted something circling high above, just beyond the protective dome of the island.
A shadow against the sky, wings wide, gliding effortlessly.
He squinted, trying to get a clearer look.
"It's your friend," Edrik said beside him.
Atlas' lips curved into a small smile. Without hesitation, he lifted a hand, deactivating a section of the dome to grant access.
The massive bird-like monster seemed intelligent enough to recognize the change, and almost immediately, it dived downward, slipping through the opening before soaring high above the island.
Down below, others began to take notice.
Excited whispers filled the air, and soon, several people called out, pointing up at the creature.
Atlas, keeping his gaze on the sky, stepped toward a more open area where the bird would have space to land.
