[center][i]Interacting with [@Ellion][/i]
[h1]Lyra[/h1][/center]
Lyra watched as Emiliah grew with excitement and then fell back as she reached for something that wasn’t there. 

She was tired. So tired. And in this instant, she fucking hated all the monsters and just wanted to lay down. But even if she did lay down and try to forget everything-- she would just lie in bed and worry. So, instead, she smiled back and nodded. 

“Sounds good to me. And, I.. hm [i]alright[/i].” Her gaze couldn’t help but wander over Emiliah. She bit her lip and then lightly brushed past her newfound friend. [i]There is no time for anything like that. [/i]

Together, they went out the door and into the night. It was colder than it had been only moments ago. And it wasn’t peaceful. She heard yells. And screams. Lyra pulled out one of her axes as her entire body perked, eyes searching for the source. Her knuckles grew light as she gripped the blade. Without looking back to Emiliah, she handed her the weapon. Drawing out her shield and second axe, she was ready and began walking, quick and strong. 

It didn’t matter how she felt. It didn’t matter whatever was happening. There were loud voices-- scared voices. And one of them belonged to a little girl.