C69 Ambush

The fire crackled softly, the wood burning steadily. Tenno sat cross-legged beside the flames, munching on dry food and sipping water before closing his eyes to meditate.

Suddenly, a small gray rat appeared, no bigger than a finger, its high-pitched squeaks piercing the quiet.

"What is that?" exclaimed Himawari, visibly startled.

Reacting instinctively