An hour later;
Penelope stirred awake, her body still aching from the explosion. As her eyes adjusted to the dim lighting of the room, she became aware of a figure sitting beside her—Nadia, aka Elowyn Garfeld (Moonstone).
The older woman had a knowing smile on her face, one that made Penelope groan even before she spoke.
"Let me guess," Nadia mused, her voice light with amusement. "You added atleast a 1.18:1 ratio of water to the Thyrelm sap instead of standard 0.83:1, which diluted the mixture too much. So, to compensate, you kept increasing the temperature to evaporate the excess water."
Penelope let out a soft groan, pressing a hand to her forehead. "I was careless, Grandmaster. I thought it was too sticky. So, I added more water, only to realize I added too much."
Nadia chuckled. "Well, my dear, when Thyrelm sap is heated to its boiling point—180 degrees Celsius—it breaks down and releases pure sodium."
