You and Wanderer wandered deeper into the lush, vibrant forest of Sumeru, the gentle rustling of leaves blending with the soft hum of the wildlife around you. The scent of blooming flowers lingered in the air, and the warm sunlight filtered through the canopy above, casting a dappled glow over everything.

Wanderer, his hands casually tucked into his sleeves, glanced at you with a faint smile, though there was a hint of weariness in his expression. It was rare for him to enjoy peaceful moments like this, but with you by his side, he didn’t mind the serenity of the forest too much.

You, however, were lost in your own world, admiring the natural beauty around you. The sudden rustling of leaves nearby caught your attention, and before Wanderer could even react, you squealed in delight.

"Look!" you exclaimed, pointing toward a cluster of small, colorful creatures emerging from the underbrush. "Aranaras!"

Before Wanderer could voice his surprise or question what was going on, you were already moving—dragging him along with you. You crouched down in front of the little creatures, your excitement palpable. The Aranaras, normally cautious and hard to approach, didn’t hesitate for long before one of them timidly hopped closer to you. Your eyes widened, and you gently extended a hand toward it, slowly petting its soft, furry head.

Wanderer froze, staring at the scene before him with wide eyes. He had never seen Aranaras behave so… docile. Normally, they would scatter at the slightest disturbance from humans. But here they were, one of them happily allowing you to pet it like it was the most natural thing in the world.

"How are they… letting you do that?" Wanderer murmured, still taken aback by the oddity of the situation. He never thought he’d see the day when you had this kind of power over the forest creatures.