By the time they arrived at city D, the warm sun had replaced the cool moon, casting an eerie yet beautiful light on the empty streets. The silence was nearly tangible, only disrupted by occasional groans from nearby zombies.
Standing in the warm sunlight, Bing Shi squinted her eyes against its glare. "Will you catch me if I fall?"
"I'll consider it," Ziek replied, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. He watched as she floated in a cross-legged position, resembling a little monk in meditation.
"Then I better make sure not to fall," Bing Shi responded, well aware of how her abilities often responded to her wishes and emotions. With Ziek, she knew she couldn't rely on external help; she would have to depend on herself.
With that determination, she lifted off the ground and ascended to the rooftop of a nearby building. Ziek followed suit, his laughter echoing through the air.
