The tension in the cave continued rising like the sun until…
"Haha!" Maura burst out laughing. It was a powerful laugh that made the fire's flames dance and flicker. She soon calmed down and wiped a tear from the corner of her eye. It was the first time she had laughed in ages.
"You…" She looked at Zach. "What makes you think that I would ever need your help?" She asked out of almost pure curiosity. She wanted to know Zach's train of thought.
Zach shrugged and glanced at his familiars.
"I'm sure there's something I can help you with right now…But as I said, I will owe you one. In the future, should you ever need a favor or my help with anything, I will do everything in my power to help, almost no questions asked."
Maura's eyes narrowed slightly. Zach was speaking as if it was a certainty that he would become someone whose help she would benefit from greatly in the future. He was confident in himself. Looking at him and his familiars, though, she couldn't blame him.
