Connie is incredibly grateful for Uendo's silence and newfound competence. It almost seemed like he was a different person when he was under pressure. She perks up when Uendo points out the dying grove, smiling for the first time during their arduous journey. "Good catch, Uendo! Now, keep a lookout for any-"

She's interrupted by three flaming sets of hovering red runes flying from seemingly out of nowhere and towards the duo. Mouth set in a grim line, Connie draws her gunblade, setting its bullets to Aqua mode. "What are red elementals even- you know what, never mind. Are you packing any water elemental spells?"