[the heavy feeling that comes from being deep in the Void seems to lift a bit, too...they've achieved something here. Mikleo squeezes Sorey's shoulder when they're done...this is the closest they've come in their lives to purifying a true dragon. even though it's a pale shadow of what that experience might be, it's still a triumph.

it's surprising, too, when she swims closer of her own accord and thanks them, her words coming through more clearly.]