The endless valley stretched far and wide, its maze-like paths trapping us in an oppressive labyrinth. Only the soft moonlight lit the way, casting long shadows that danced around us.
I mounted Malrang, pulling Soo-Ah up with me. She sat behind me briefly before shifting onto Omenpaw, her gaze flicking toward me now and then. She didn't say anything, and the silence between us grew heavier with each passing moment.
It felt awkward—traveling in silence, knowing that in the past we could never stop talking, laughing, or sharing secrets. Yet here we were, worlds apart despite being so close. Still, despite everything, I couldn't bring myself to abandon her the way she abandoned me.
Perhaps there's still a shred of humanity left in me, I thought, especially for those I once held close.
"So…" I broke the silence, my voice cutting through the quiet. "Did you meet anyone else you knew from our world?"
