Jian Yue appeared before the passage opened, but to Damon's surprise, she wasn't carrying a backpack, an extra sword, or anything else that suggested an attempt to secretly accompany them.
She simply stopped near the wall, crossed her arms, and looked first at Damon, then at Neria, who was carrying a small bag containing water, food, a change of clothes, and the medication Ester had practically forced her to bring.
"Come back in one piece."
Damon raised an eyebrow.
"That's your entire farewell?"
Jian Yue thought for a moment.
"Don't do anything stupid."
"Now that sounds more like you."
Neria smiled as Aria finished stabilizing the Transfer.
On the other side was a narrow road surrounded by low hills, still covered in the morning mist. The sea wasn't visible from there, only a stretch of fields and a distant line of higher ground.
Neria remained in front of the passage for a few seconds before crossing.
Not out of fear.
Damon realized that immediately.
