[There is relief upon the sight. While he had been confident, he had also kept some wary expectations that it might fail and they would need to do more. So his arm tightens around her waist as he holds her close, glad that they managed.]

...Not just her.

[He nods towards the rest of the herd that's gathered around them and slowly approaching.]

But hopefully...it'll be enough.

[His eyes then cast towards the lake, the waters still murky and ominous, and frowns. He had hoped the energy they used could have spread towards the once small oasis... But perhaps it all needed to go to the kirin instead.]

The next problem will be that. We'll have to figure out a way to purify it unless the kirins can... However, perhaps it's the reason why this one changed to begin with.