Aurdis lifted her head from Erend's shoulder, her eyes searching his face for answers. The tranquility of the garden seemed a world away from the chaos they knew was coming. The flowers and ancient trees offered a brief respite, but the weight of their impending mission hung over them like a storm cloud.
"Erend, what's your actual plan for dealing with this impending doom?" Aurdis asked, her voice steady but tinged with concern,
Erend took a deep breath, his mind racing. The truth was, he didn't have a concrete plan yet. The magnitude of the threat they faced was daunting, and he felt the pressure of needing to find a solution. He met Aurdis' gaze, trying to offer reassurance despite his uncertainty.
"I... I still don't know," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper because of the uncertainty. "There's so much we don't understand about this threat. The only thing we can do now is to gather more information, unite our allies, and… And prepare for whatever comes."
