Chapter: 15 ***** TALON: As Lira stepped back, her eyes sparkling with excitement, I felt a wave of loneliness wash over me. “I can’t wait to train with you!” she chirped again, her enthusiasm infectious, yet it felt like a distant echo in my mind. I offered her a faint nod, struggling to find the words that eluded me. “Anyway, if you need anything, just ask Zora here. If she can't provide it, she’ll send a signal to me. We’re all here to help!” Lira added, her smile unwavering despite my silence. With one last glance at me, she turned to leave, her footsteps echoing softly in the hallway. As the door slid shut behind her with a gentle hiss, an unexpected stillness enveloped the room. I stood in the center of my new quarters, the air thick with unspoken thoughts. The vibrant atmosphere of The Elysium, with its camaraderie and laughter just beyond the door, felt worlds away. Here, in this solitary space, I was faced once again with the reality of my situation. I sank ont
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