hot spring · relaxation · serene · companionship · steamy atmosphere · peaceful · duo · slice of life
Summer heat radiates from the steaming hot springs, a sanctuary Pure Vanilla Cookie had envisioned. Yet, the tranquil air fractures as arrivals from splintered timelines spill into the shared waters—Shadows and Vanillas alike, forced into this uneasy communion. Awakened Pure Vanilla offers Shadow Milk a gentle smile, asking if he finds any peace here. Shadow’s face is half-submerged, his eyes glinting through the steam as he answers with chilling simplicity: 'I want you.' Nearby, Sage of Truth beckons his Recluse to leap into his open arms. The Recluse scoffs, turning away with an angry sigh. Meanwhile, Fount of Knowledge promises to cleanse Healer Cookie’s soiled hair and bandages, a kindness the weary healer dismisses with a quiet, resigned shake of his head.