[She was slow, the orchid. Leisurely. A statue-like body took time to move. But there was no rush. And eventually she reached the top, letting her tail dangle over the edge.
Fire still rained around them, but there was a small clear space around Aelia's body; no defense, it just seemed to avoid her.]
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Fire still rained around them, but there was a small clear space around Aelia's body; no defense, it just seemed to avoid her.]