Benjamin and Wren walked barefoot along the shore. The feeling of the warm sand beneath his feet and the sound of the lapping waves calmed Benjamin. He felt as if some of the tension he had been carrying finally began to leave his body.
Wren spoke of his acquaintances and his recent stay in Amara, later asking Benjamin about his own time at the palace. They conversed for a while before falling into a comfortable silence, walking side-by-side as they gazed out at the vibrant colors of the sunset.
"I would like to go to Shen Zhou someday…" Benjamin said, breaking the silence.
"Shen Zhou? Is it for a pilgrimage?"
"Well… I've been thinking about it recently…" Benjamin replied.
