What's the Plan, Stan?

Illusion was silent, her mind sharp and focused. The nature of the scrubland beneath Mount Volkan was quite intimidating to the girl. The chill of winter had only made the land more deceitful, the frost and snow creating a false sense of security over the perilous ground. One wrong step, and she'd go under. At least that's what their teacher said.

As Talyssa spoke, Illusion felt a surge of adrenaline, mingling with a cold determination. The girl knew that every step needed to be calculated, every decision meticulously planned. But gods, she would have avoided quicksand all together were it not for this lesson. There was no room for error.

Stepping forward, she met Talyssa’s eyes with a determined look, ready to face the challenge head-on Illusion’s resolve hardened -- the land might be unforgiving, but so was she.


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