SMACK!
In an instant, Lirael, Aimer, Ash, and I were all in the same room.
We looked around in alarm. Wasn't I just in that dark territory?
"Guys… you're alive," Lirael breathed in relief.
And just as we realized we'd reunited—
We saw Sylas, Riven, and Tyrion sitting at the far side of the room.
"Guys…!" Lirael ran to them.
They stood and embraced her.
"Well, well. Someone's been missing us."
The guys smiled bitterly for her, watching as she burst into tears.
It seemed they'd been through a lot.
"Guys, you… What happened to you?"
"We're not sure ourselves. Out of nowhere, after the game, I ended up here. Then Tyrion came. And then Riven showed up."
"You're alive… I'm so glad."
Sylas patted her head.
"Feels like we've all been through hell. Don't know how I'm alive, but I think we were all trapped in some kind of illusion. Thank god we all made it. Ah, wait… Where's Saddler? Did any of you see him?"
