The scene after Lyra drinks the nectar makes it sound like the whole ritual is a bonding ritual. I had to twice to figure out what happened. You should make it clearer that it was because Lyra cupped avara's hand and drank lt while they held each other that triggered the bonding

It looks like some details of their connection are kept private. Perhaps a win for inter-species relations, but a loss for men?

Whatever A.I. voice you used for this, good choice. They are usually obnoxious and really off putting but this one works. 👍

It there a part 2?