His words gave Ilia heart, and quickly she found herself returning to her usual confidence. "I'm counting on you." She chuckled. "No pressure."

After all they had been through at least one thing could be certain. The worst had been experienced. Death of a friend before your own helpless eyes. They could carry on with the rest of the trials as though they were a cake-walk. Probably.

"I guess you guys are making progress, though? You seemed to be, last time I checked."