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Day 6 of the Drekkal’Zuun
The sun feels dimmer today. The air is still.

Azriel and the Mercurii know there are very few left. So they decide to keep working together - for just a bit longer.

Azriel stays in camp, keeping watch and checking supplies. She tries to stay focused, but her thoughts drift. She can't help questioning her own sanity.

The Mercurii goes hunting, silent and patient. It sees smoke rising in the distance and decides to investigate. The trail leads it to Glade. The Mercurii attacks - fast and without warning. But Glade is quicker. She escapes into the rocks before it can catch her.

Night 6 of the Drekkal’Zuun
The stars are faint tonight. The silence feels unnatural.

Glade doesn’t sleep. She stays awake all night, keeping watch. She knows that each breath could be the last.

Azriel and the Mercurii sit close beside their campfire, speaking with hushed voices. They talk about Glade and plan what to do in the morning. They know that soon they'll have to fight each other.

Day 7 of the Drekkal’Zuun
The air is thin. The sky is colorless.

Glade gets up early. She knows she has to strike first if she wants to survive. She follows the tracks through the dust, down a ridge, and finds their camp. Azriel and the Mercurii are still resting, however not asleep.
Without hesitation, Glade drives her sickle into the Mercurii. The attack is fast, and it doesn’t get back up.
Azriel sees everything. She falls to her knees, hands shaking. She knows that she won't win this fight, she isn't prepared. 
So she puts her hand in pocket, pulling out some Kirr sap, and ingest it. This is the only way, if she doesn't want to be defeated by anyone else's hand.
Before Glade reaches her, Azriel's body lies limb on the red ground.