The gods and dragons took the necessary permissions from the Sovereign authorities, formal nods exchanged in the bustling corridors of the court.
Then they took their leave, falling in step alongside Aaron, who had seamlessly rejoined his original group as Jordan.
The transition felt natural, the weight of their new alliance hidden beneath casual postures.
Aaron approached Lilian. "So, when are we leaving?" he asked, his voice steady and unassuming.
Lilian turned, her eyes widening slightly in surprise.
"Jordan. You're here..., with company, I see." She took a quick peek behind him at the gods and dragons tagging along, their imposing forms standing out amid the escorts like wolves among sheep.
Thor's hammer hung at his side, humming faintly; Loki's smirk carried a hint of playful danger.
"Oh, and my friends will be tagging along," Aaron informed her smoothly.
"Nick needed them during the assessment, so I called in some favors."
