As soon as I slip back into meditation, the glittering particles return, twinkling in the darkness like tiny stars. They're so beautiful, so magical that I can't help but smile.
"Ooooh, I'm seeing mana again!" I whisper excitedly.
The shimmering lights dim slightly at the sound of my voice, as if reacting to my distraction. I quickly refocus, inhaling deeply, slow and steady, calming my mind. Little by little, the mana grows brighter again, swirling gently around us.
But then, I notice something different—Eris's mana is glowing even more vividly than before.
Is she… actively channeling it this time?
"Alright," Eris says, her voice smooth with focus. "I'll move my mana to different parts of my body. You tell me where it goes so I can make sure you're actually seeing it."
"Yes! That's a great idea!" I nod eagerly.
"Alright, here goes."
