Logan woke up the next day feeling refreshed, the sweet scent of Lisa's hair lingering beside him. He was slowly getting used to waking up with her by his side, though he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment that Rubina wasn't there as well this time. Still, he enjoyed his moments with Lisa and appreciated the calm before the storm.
He knew he had only a few days left to plan for the journey to the furthest country on his list—Eta. There, he intended to seek out the great thunderbirds that resided in the region, as well as hunt for mantises to train under Voltar. Voltar's fighting style had even inspired the creation of a special dojo within the soldiers' ranks, turning them into his temporary students.
For now, Logan pushed thoughts of travel and battle aside. He turned toward Lisa, her sleeping face peaceful and serene. She seemed exhausted, so he decided to let her rest undisturbed. Just as he settled back, a knock at the door broke the tranquility.
