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Getting Closer

Penulis: Nathan Donald
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-13 00:30:22

"How quiet the stars look tonight," Talia mentions while sitting next to Bran.

Bran lifts his gaze and nods. "Too quiet as if they know something we don't know."

They sit outside the palace, far enough from the lights and banter of warriors, but close enough to feel at ease with one another. The grass is wet from the early dew. Stars light up the sky, winking as if they've got some hidden truths.

Talia cuddles into Bran, resting her head on his shoulder. They both go quiet for a bit. Sitting in a silence, almost like they're trying to savor this moment forever.

"Do you ever think about after?" Bran speaks up, his voice shaky and breaking the silence.

Talia raises her head. "You meant after the trial?"

"Yes. What happens when it's all over? When the rites are done, and the stone... changes you?" Bran nods

Talia waits a bit before answering. She glances at her hands, then looks up at the sky. She lets out a deep sigh.

"I think about it a lot," she admits. "Right now, I’m scared and it's
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