The climb stretched on far longer than anyone had expected. The air grew colder as they ascended and the ground grew rougher, yet the harsh terrain seemed to bother only a few of them. Vivian marched on with calm determination, and Aria followed right behind her with an easy pace, humming lightly under her breath to steady her breathing. If the mountain intended to wear them down, neither of them showed the slightest sign of fatigue.
Jamie, small and cute with bright energy that refused to be dimmed, bounced across the rocks with an excitement that made Greg pinch the bridge of his nose every five minutes. For someone who claimed he was saving energy for the upcoming dungeon, he certainly acted like he had endless reserves stored somewhere.
