As Elliot lay there, the silence pressing against him, a wave of conflicting thoughts rushed through his mind. What had just happened? The figure, his master, the mysterious person—none of it made sense. His mind tried to piece together the fragments, but it felt like he was missing something crucial, something just out of reach. Every time he sought answers, they slipped away, leaving him more confused than before.

"I thought my master always had the answers," he thought, frustration creeping in. "Why did he say I wasn’t ready to see this? What does he know that I don't?"

For as long as Elliot could remember, his master had always been the one to guide him, to provide clarity when the world seemed too vast and confusing. His teachings had shaped Elliot into who he was today, giving him strength and purpose. But now, for the first time, Elliot felt like he was standing on the edge of something he couldn’t grasp, and his master—who always had the answers—wasn't there to tell him what to do next.

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The uncertainty gnawed at him, but then, through the fog of confusion, another thought surfaced. Towan. The image of his friend, his companion, was like a beacon in the darkness. Towan had always been by his side, no matter the challenges. The thought of him grounded Elliot, giving him a sense of peace amidst the chaos.

"Towan…" Elliot whispered to himself, the weight of the moment lifting slightly. Towan had been there for him through everything, standing by his side even when things were tough. Even when Elliot doubted himself, Towan was there to reassure him, to remind him that they were in this together. The bond they shared was unspoken but undeniable.

“I’m not alone,” Elliot thought, a quiet smile crossing his face. “Towan’s always there for me. I can count on him.”

It was a simple realization, but it filled him with a quiet strength. Despite all the mysteries, the confusion, and the fear, Elliot knew one thing for certain: Towan would always be there, just as he always had been. And that gave him the courage to face whatever came next.

With a deep breath, Elliot closed his eyes again, his thoughts settling. He was no longer lost in the storm of doubt. He had his purpose, and Towan would be with him every step of the way.