At the far end of Dream's Edge, Stelle knocked out one Dreamweaver Troupe member after another with the Bat, leading Firefly across rooftop after rooftop.
Finally, as a jubilant note rang out through the Dreamscape, they reached their destination.
"Have you heard this song? 'If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking,' by Robin."
Firefly walked up to the railing. "With the Charmony Festival approaching, her music occasionally plays in the Dreamscape."
"This is the closest place to the Dreamscape's sky. Far from the city's clamor, with no Dreamweavers arguing, you can enjoy the scenery, the dream, and-without anyone disturbing you..."
The girl looked at the person beside her. "The people."
Meteor after meteor streaked across the distant sky. Even though daylight had come, those stars still shone.
"How beautiful... Time stays forever in this Golden Hour, a golden dream."
"The fools of the Tavern and the Memokeepers of the Garden of Recollection, wandering rangers and the Company's envoys, the Nameless of the Astral Express... and me."
The music surrounding them swelled into its loveliest passage, its gentle singing soothing every heart.
"Everyone falls asleep here as equals, whatever their reasons, even though we each have our own aims..."
After a soft sigh, Firefly turned toward Stelle, her eyes lowered slightly. "...I'm sorry, Stelle. I really am a Stowaway."
"I know."
How could Stelle not have noticed? But she nodded gently and moved closer to Firefly.
"Ha, I knew I couldn't hide it from you." A gentle smile touched Firefly's eyes, and the ripples in her heart spurred her feet toward Stelle.
They stood so close that they could even feel each other's breath.
Stelle reached out with both hands and gathered Firefly into her arms. Though still shy, the girl in her embrace turned naturally to watch the distant