Mirage went from exhaustion to confusion. Between the terrifying screaming and then sudden lack of it from Stormcaller, to the voice of someone she'd been thinking of since they left... A part of her thought she'd imagined KJ's voice. But when the others responded to it too, she knew it wasn't just an exhaustion fueled fantasy.
Why was Kila here?
How was Kila here? What was going wrong now?! So many questions... But no time for any of the answers.
"I will never say 'too easy' again... or even think it." She exhaled and made sure her staff was strapped securely to her back. The others were relying on her now - especially Rain. As much as she hated to admit it, her magic was all but tapped. Despite being surrounded by water in this swamp, she felt off. Fighting a heavy battle might push her over the edge. So she would do the next best thing. When Rain set down his canisters to hoist his rifle, she picked one up. And she gestured for Quiver to hand his over.
"You need both hands for that, don't you? I can still do this much." It took a few moments longer than usual, but she faded out of sight after that. No matter what, she would keep these cans safe.