The Blood Moon Ascendance
"We're in this together, and we'll get through it together."
I let out a rueful laugh, the sound tinged with a hint of self-deprecation. "Well, if I'm going to disappoint anyone, at least it's just me," I remarked, a wry smile tugging at the corners of my lips. Despite the gravity of our conversation, a small spark of humor flickered between us, a fleeting respite from the weight of our worries.