As Adam's mind turned dark after several days of overexertion, Nova hurriedly lifted the kids.
"Why are you so heavy?" She exclaimed, putting Julius on her back and carrying the light girl under her arm. Then, struggling with the added weights, she took slow steps towards Adam. Yet, her lips curled into a cheerful smile.
After reaching him, she gently dropped the kids on the ground amidst splashing sounds before cupping her hands to collect water. "Wakie, wakie, I have water!" She said, dropping a few cold drops on the boy's face.
"Mhhh," Julius made groggy sounds in response, his eyelids gradually opening. Sparkling, precious liquid greeted them a second later, causing his parched lips to quiver on his pale face and his hands to tremble. Every cell in his body yearned for it. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough strength to drink alone.
"Drink slowly," advised Nova, noticing the desire in his eyes before helping him take a few controlled sips.
