"Elara saved your life."
Rey observed the situation, gesturing toward the woman who'd intervened. "Corruption that advanced would have been fatal without immediate purification."
Torin bowed toward Elara respectfully. "I'm in your debt."
Elara smiled, though Rey noticed the expression carried lingering concern.
"We're a team. Protecting each other is what we do."
Rey allowed the moment of camaraderie to develop naturally, recognizing that these bonds would strengthen the team's cohesion for future expeditions.
"We secure the vault's contents, tend injuries properly, and continue exploration," Rey decided. "This encounter demonstrated that threats exist even in regions I've previously cleared. We proceed with increased caution."
The team agreed without dissent, their recent combat experience reinforcing Rey's authority through demonstrated capability rather than merely claimed expertise.
