Psithurism 7.1

Not long had passed and these moments would surely fade away soon. This thought briefly crossed Era's mind as her workday came to an end and she and Dree strolled through the night streets together.

The chill of the night air was beginning to feel different, a clear sign that the season was about to change. Era zipped up her jacket to cover her neck, which was beginning to feel chilly. Meanwhile, Dree beside her seemed unaffected, her jacket unbuttoned and occasionally fluttering in the night breeze.

Era narrowed her eyes and looked at Dree, her forehead slightly furrowed. "Don't you feel cold?"

"Cold?" Dree repeated, as if she had to confirm Era's question while also looking back. Then she smiled faintly and shook her head. "It doesn't seem too cold yet."

"Really?" Era asked.

Dree nodded. "Besides, how can you not like the cold when you've spent most of your life in Avaluna Village? Isn't there hardly any sun?"

"You're right," Era grumbled, memories flashing through her mind. She rea