With slow steps, not giving a damn about anything around, they trudged along.
Their white hair floated in the air, stirred by a faint breeze.
The ground underfoot looked like a scorched plain, the air thick with choking dust—like everything was gray and dead quiet.
All of a sudden, it felt like they'd stepped into a lantern; a warm, steady light flooded around them.
Everything lit up, but not in a harsh way—just a soft, soothing glow, full of warmth.
Their blue eyes, shining brighter than stars, locked onto a radiant halo.
Even though the heat wrapped around their body, a gentle smile crept across their face.
???: "Hmm?"
The sound of someone's footsteps got closer.
With each step, that person brought a light with them.
Their steps were firm but soft.
The smile deepened, and wet tears started streaming from those blue eyes, like rain.
[So, you're finally here!]