"Brother Orion! Sister Flora just saved my life!" Melora Moretti sensed the danger in Orion's voice and quickly moved to shield Evangeline. She spread her arms wide, afraid Orion would suddenly lash out.
At her words, Orion frowned and looked Melora Moretti up and down.
When he saw the bleeding wound on her, his expression changed. "You ran into a Falcon?"
The mention of it made Melora Moretti recall the terrifying encounter from just moments before.
Her face instantly went pale and her body trembled slightly, shimmering tears welling in her eyes. She then stumbled over to Orion's side, pressing close to him, the very picture of vulnerability.
Her voice choked with tears. "Brother Orion, I... I almost died! You have no idea, it was a vicious Four-star pattern Great-headed Eagle! I was *this* close to being torn to shreds!"
Evangeline glanced at Melora Moretti but didn't interrupt her flirting.
She turned to survey the fractured earth around them, and her heart sank.
