The next morning the both of us woke up late. I made sure to pack the necessary food and water in my pouch. Athena took her bath and came out of her room wearing a sky blue dirndl. The close-fitting bodice of sky blue colour and the white blouse suited her. The long sky blue skirt was apt for her height. She looked different and beautiful wearing a simple dirndl. From the moment I saw her, I had been avoiding her because I was remembering her words last night. She looked puzzled at first but soon she became normal. These hassles were not new between us.
After forbidding goodbye to the village head we started our journey uphill again. Athena was mysteriously silent most of the time. It might be because of the incidents last night.
The first half of the journey was tranquil, unlike the previous times. She was dull and silent. In the middle of the day, we've reached the cliff called parrot cliff. From there we could see the lower areas. It was a pleasant sight.
