The first thing Sunny saw when he opened his eyes was blinding light.
Disoriented, he hissed and covered them with a hand, immediately casting his shadow sense outward to know if they were in danger.
There was no danger… at least there didn't seem to be. He sensed the unfathomable depths of the lake, the rocky shore, and the terrifying mouth of the tunnel somewhere behind him.
He also felt the shadow of Nephis, sitting motionlessly on the shore, facing the water.
The next thing Sunny sensed was the smell.
The world smelled of soot and ash, the air permeated by scorching heat.
After the lethal cold of the lightless depths of the Tomb of Ariel, the heat was like a blessing.
Sunny heard Ananke gasp as his eyes slowly adjusted to the light. Eventually, he was able to look around properly.
Sunny's expression became incredulous.
"Well... I'll be damned."
