The calm sounds of the carriage wheels followed their course as the birds chirped in symphony, various flocks flew by in migration across the skies while the sun radiated over the landscape. Few times had I had the chance to see myself in these scenes; I had always been sheltered from the whole world while growing up being trained. Moments like these were comforting to my weary heart. Naturally, I would think of many ways to return to my previous position, but now I just wanted to stay here, not caring about anything, contemplating the graceful landscape of nature around me.
The tranquility was lovely, but my chest still hinted at my duties. I wished to have the chance to enjoy everything like a love-struck maiden, or rather, pretend to be one.
"We're arriving," I heard Simon say, looking out of the carriage window, and I did the same.
