Somewhere within the Mid-Sector 101—
ShhhkShhhk
A girl advanced through dead, brittle grass, her steps slow and deliberate, her wide eyes staring intensely ahead, her soul sense fully alert—like a cat stalking its prey with unwavering focus. Even the faint wind brushing past her seemed insignificant compared to the sharp concentration radiating from her entire posture.
Right behind her, a young man with white hair followed slowly as well, trying his best to mimic her cautious movements. A satisfied, almost goofy smile filled his face, as though simply accompanying her was enough to make him feel accomplished. He wasn't staring at anything in particular, nor was he sending his soul sense outward like she was. Instead, he was merely observing her movements with patience and quiet amusement, content with merely being there, as if the journey itself mattered more to him than whatever danger awaited them.
"Shhhh— we're here."
