With the Frost Wraith defeated, Mira turned to her group. "I need some time alone to work on something. Rhydian, Coralia, Elenei, can you take Dominique, Hana, and Linnea and make sure they're safe?"
Elenei nodded. "We'll keep watch. Be careful, Mira."
Coralia and Rhydian also agreed, gathering the younger ones. Dominique looked like she wanted to protest but held her tongue, sensing the seriousness in Mira's tone.
Then, they walked deeper into the thicket, wanting to take this time to explore it a bit.
Left alone in the heart of the Glacial Thicket, Mira began her work. She focused her mind on the concept of a new technique – an ice-based fist technique. She wanted it to be a manifestation of her understanding of ice, something that could channel her strength and even enhance it.
The [Bone-Chilling Palm] came to mind when she thought this, but that was too weak and didn't suit her tastes.
