The night air felt thick with the weight of impending confrontation as Wei and Mei Lan walked down the quiet streets. After days of tense planning and training, the calm had begun to feel fragile, as though it could shatter at any moment. Wei kept his hands in his pockets, occasionally glancing at Mei Lan beside him. She hadn't said much since their brief argument after seeing Lian again. Even now, the tension between them hung in the air.
"We need to stay focused," Wei said, breaking the silence.
Mei Lan nodded but didn't look at him. She had calmed down after their encounter with Lian, but the fire in her eyes hadn't fully dimmed. She had been quiet since, her expressions unreadable.
"Do you think we're ready?" Wei asked, unsure if he was speaking about their fight against the Shadow Sect or their strained relationship.
Mei Lan paused, signing, We don't have a choice but to be ready.
Wei sighed. "I know. I just…"
