She didn't hand him a tablet, a checklist, or a list of expectations. There were no rules to follow, no structure to start with.
She just sat there quietly, as if none of that was necessary. Like if something important was going to happen, it wouldn't come from instructions. It would come from time.
She sat still, completely calm, her back straight and eyes forward, like she was waiting for something to shift.
Not something she could force—just something that would happen on its own, when the moment was right.
Ethan watched her for a while, but eventually, the silence started to stretch a little too long. It was not awkward yet, but it was close. So he decided to speak first.
"So… are we meditating? Or is this just a test to see how long I can sit still without falling asleep?"
She didn't look at him. Didn't even turn her head. Her voice came softly, steady as ever. "Neither."
He raised an eyebrow. "Then what exactly are we doing?"
