The first light of morning broke over the horizon, casting a pale and golden hue across the camp.
To everyone's quiet relief, no monster had come close during the night.
For once, their rest had been undisturbed.
*flap! *flap!
The faint sound of tent flaps echoed in the calm air as Jinn and several others stepped out, just as they had promised the night before.
*fwoosh!
The cool morning breeze swept gently through the clearing, stirring dust and leaves alike.
Kain emerged from his tent, his body rested and refreshed.
He rolled his shoulders and turned from side to side, stretching out his muscles eagerly.
His eyes were steady, no longer filled with the same uncertainty from before.
Jinn stood nearby, already warming up.
He leaned forward, stretching his legs side to side, then began to bounce lightly on the balls of his feet.
His breathing was controlled, steady. He moved like someone who had done this countless times before.
