"Did that really happen?"
"Barbara, try to calm down!"
"How can I be calm when the planet where Amon was training just disappeared from the Tower?"
Bianca understood Barbara's desperation. Internally, she shared the same feelings, but as the eldest of the group, she had to stay composed, even though she wished to give in to her emotions. After all, it had been two long months of uncertainty.
They had been in the dark all this time, and only now did they discover the shocking truth: Planet Fulgura had mysteriously disconnected from the Tower. The planet's location coordinates were deleted, making it impossible to reach it with a spaceship.
Fighting her own fear, Ariel stated, "It's painful to admit, but..." She took a deep breath, searching for the right words. "At least we know he's still breathing. The mark made with his blood at the university still indicates his vitality. As long as he's alive, we must hold onto hope."