The elongated rivers of lanterns from both streets cast a kaleidoscope of light and shadows upon the ground from above. Standing in the radiant light, he was the peerless and striking Princely Heir of a high-ranking family, while she stood in the shadows, a humble and vigilant commoner with a heart of steel.
Light and shadow, cloud and mud, nobility and commoner.
He was someone destined to ascend higher, whereas she was resolute on dragging those from above down into the mud.
Those who tread opposite paths were never on the same journey, and were doomed to never become friends.
The wind blew in from the riverbank, bringing with it the chill of the clear night. Perhaps they had lingered here for too long, attracting the attention of the surrounding vendors.
