Yes, his shadows held her in place, but again, most of her body was liquid—which meant that it was far more malleable. Something he might not be able to fully stop if the monster was stronger than he already gave it credit for.
"Liora," Aira whispered. "…It's me. You recognize me, don't you?" she asked, walking closer to where Liora stood.
One of Liora's eyes focused excitedly on Aira, something Aira immediately took as recognition.
She knows me.
"Please! If you—" she was still speaking when she gasped as she heard Liora speak, her voice too raw to sound like her usual self.
"Ai… Aira."
"Yes!" Aira gasped in glee, her eyes widening as she stepped closer. "…Yes! Yes, it's me!"
A low crackle followed as Liora spoke again.
"…Aira! Aira!"
She called out repeatedly, and each time she did, Aira took more steps forward, a smile stretching across her face that she could barely keep away.
