Julian just laughed again, enjoying the redness on her cheeks more than the attention from the crowd.
**
And soon, the hours passed in what felt like an instant. Julian observed quietly, noticing that even this strange, floating realm had its own rhythm of day and night. The light shifted slowly throughout the endless void, casting soft glows over the floating islands.
Annie, already worn from the days event, began to look increasingly exhausted. Her steps slowed, and she gave a small, tired sigh.
"Julian… we should find somewhere to rest," she murmured, her voice low but insistent.
After a short while of wandering through the islands, they discovered a medium-sized hotel tucked neatly between two larger crystalline structures. Its warm glow and welcoming atmosphere immediately stood out, offering a sense of comfort that contrasted with the alien vastness around them.
