Orion inwardly shook his head at Lumi's remark, a soft smile playing upon his lips as he silently refrained from responding.
He quietly enjoyed the warmth of the campfire and the gentle chatter of his friends around him, their faces glowing softly in the flickering firelight.
As the night slowly deepened, the group gradually quieted down, their conversations slowly turning into silence.
Orion watched as Arya leaned sleepily against Emilia, murmuring softly about tomorrow's adventure, while Kale and Elias discussed strategies quietly, each voicing confident expectations of the challenges awaiting them.
Eventually, one by one, everyone rose from their places, exchanging goodnights before heading to their respective tents.
Orion lingered a little longer beside the dying embers of the fire, eyes thoughtful, reflecting on the path that had brought him here and the friends that surrounded him now.
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