Surrounded by countless stars, a lone figure lay upon the cold ground beside a stream of running water, her expression filled with unmistakable glee.
Several kittens gathered around her, mewing softly, cleaning themselves, and rubbing their heads against the woman who usually showered them with affection and care. But today, she was far too occupied to notice them.
Before her hovered an orb of light, projecting the image of a young man in his early twenties, fast asleep on his bed.
Even after seven hours, she had not looked away. The smile on her lips never faded, as though watching him was the greatest joy she had ever known.
Then, a faint flicker of light stirred behind her. In the vast, starlit space, another figure emerged.
This one appeared younger, a woman in her late teens with an athletic build and darker skin compared to the one lying down.
