[Mature Content Warning: Reader Discretion Advised]
Rui and Ran faced each other, neither daring to move closer.
The lunar waters pulsed around them, growing brighter with each heartbeat.
"You looked better as your demon self," Ran said, his voice echoing against the chamber walls.
"The dark hair and blue eyes suited you more than this celestial disguise."
Rui's tension eased slightly at his attempt to break the awkwardness.
"And you look more relaxed with your hair down."
The silence stretched between them, punctuated only by the gentle lapping of water against the pool's edge.
"So..." Rui glanced around the chamber, watching the strange symbols etched into the walls pulse with soft light.
"What exactly are we supposed to do now?" She shifted uncomfortably, acutely aware of their proximity and state of undress.
"Is there some kind of incantation? Hand gestures? Or do we just... wait?"
