*Iris looks upset at Walter, more hurt and depressed than angry though*
Iris: You wouldn't understand...
*She happily accepts the hug from Hanna and sighs*
Iris: What does he know huh? Big bug...
*She sighs and curls up rather sadly, her tail curling around herself and Hanna unconsciously while her wings form a bit of a tent around them*

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*Horus is still heading towards the storm*

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*Mergoux is still unconscious*

*Halia is still petrified in terror*

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*Xan staggers after Nonac, panting heavily as blood dribbled from between her jaws and from the dagger impaled in her chest*
Xan: Strangers... here for you...