After Evanthe and Sierra departed, Drayce turned to his companion, gesturing, "Take a seat. Allow me to aid your recovery."
Arlan sat in the couch as Drayce sat opposite him. he placed his hand over the wound on Arlan's chest and shut his eyes in concentration. Gradually, the shadowy essence flowed from Drayce's form, merging with Arlan's. Once the transfer was complete, Drayce reassured him, "In a few days, your wounds will mend, and your abilities will return."
Arlan acknowledged this with a nod. Without missing a beat, Drayce remarked, "Now, it's Oriana's turn." Together, they proceeded to Arlan's chamber, where Drayce touched Oriana's forehead, infusing her with a portion of his shadowed essence, hastening her recovery. The trio shared a common thing—darkness—as their source of formidable power.
