Evolution
Xander watched as, from Mira's body, a pink illusory mist began to emanate from her body, the mist growing thicker around her until it crystallized into an illusory, protective cocoon.
Xander knew it was protective because when he looked at it, he realized that his senses found it difficult to lock onto the cocoon, and if he shifted his attention even slightly, he'd be unable to ascertain the position of the cocoon.
Not just that, but when he observed everything through the Myriad Paths, he saw that within the cocoon, Mira's paths and intent were wrapped tightly around herself, leaving almost no gaps, and he also saw that these paths began to rapidly change.
Some broke apart only to reform, becoming thicker. Others fused together, and some vanished entirely. It was like she was undergoing a metamorphosis, and perhaps that wouldn't even be inaccurate to say.
Xander was honestly baffled by the whole thing.
