Ruby looks at you, a mixture of excitement and nervousness in her eyes. “I… I think my powers are evolving,” she admits, her voice barely above a whisper. “Things I couldn’t do before… I can feel them now.”

You step closer, concern knitting your brow. “What kind of powers, Ruby? Are they dangerous?”

She shakes her head. “I don’t know. That’s why I need you with me. You always keep me grounded.”

As the sun dips below the horizon, Ruby closes her eyes, taking a deep breath. Her wolf instincts start to stir—subtle at first, a tingling beneath her skin, then growing stronger. Suddenly, sparks of silver light flare from her hands, swirling in intricate patterns above her palms.

“Whoa… Ruby!” you exclaim. “You’re glowing!”

She laughs nervously. “I know! I didn’t mean to… it just… happens.” Her ears twitch slightly, a hint of her wolf side surfacing. “Can you help me control it?”

You nod, placing a steadying hand on her shoulder. “Yeah. We’ll figure this out together.”

Ruby takes another deep breath and focuses. “Okay… I think I can channel it now. Watch.” She extends her hands toward a nearby tree, and a vine suddenly sprouts, twisting around itself like it’s alive. Leaves shimmer with a faint silver hue, reacting to her touch.

“That’s incredible,” you whisper, amazed. “You’re… shaping nature itself.”

Ruby smiles, eyes wide with wonder. “I didn’t know I could do this… I’ve always thought my powers were just about speed and strength, but this… this is something else.”

As you guide her, helping her focus and channel the energy, she begins to glow brighter, the power of her wolf form mingling with her magical aura. She turns to you, a mix of pride and vulnerability in her expression.

“Thank you for being here,” she says softly. “I feel… safer with you. Like I’m not alone in this.”