Outside of the trial, around half a mile away, Yari, Jiaoying, and Giselle had gone exploring. A sparsely trodden path had led the three of them down a trail teaming with strange, glowing flowers and pixies that numbered by the dozens.
Their journey culminated with the three of them reaching a scenic overlook. From their spot underneath a tree, Jiaoying and Yari stared out into a woodland gorge teaming with life.
As the sun slowly rose, the couple admired the beautiful sight with the same reverence as a gift from the divine.
Or at least that was what they were supposed to be doing before Yari found something much more interesting to focus her attention on.
"Y-You can stop touching me, now…"
"I actually don't believe I can, my dear... This transformation of yours is so utterly fascinating that I don't know what to do with myself. It is marvelous."
Jiaoying smiled bashfully, placing her hand over Yari's as she cradled her cheek.
