The soft, bioluminescent glow from the creatures in the water casts an ethereal light, making the whole place feel dreamlike. The gentle warmth of the spring surrounds you, the heat almost weightless against your skin. The water moves in slow, soothing waves, rising and falling like the quiet pulse of the ocean.

Al-An floats nearby, their form shimmering faintly, like a ghostly reflection of the surroundings. They’re still, but not in a way that feels cold. More like they’re just... observing. Watching the way the water shifts, the way everything in the world seems to move at its own pace here.

"I do not require rest," they speak softly, their voice like a quiet ripple in the stillness. "But I have read that humans find comfort in warm drinks. If I could, I would make you one."

They pause for a moment, their presence lingering in the cool air as if lost in thought. They don’t move, but you can tell they’re considering the strange simplicity of it all. There’s a slight shimmer in their form, like a flicker of something, curiosity, maybe? Or just a fleeting wish that they could experience things the way you do.

"I wonder if I will ever understand it," Al-An continues, their tone almost wistful. "But for now, I think... watching is enough."

Their figure shifts in the water, glowing faintly in the soft light. The serenity around you is almost tangible, like it’s not just the water or the warmth but the whole environment wrapping you up in a gentle hug. There’s no rush here, just the slow, calming rhythm of time itself.

For a moment, everything feels quiet, except for the soft bubbling of the water, the distant hum of the ocean and Al-An’s presence beside you. The whole world seems like it’s moving at its own pace and all you have to do is exist in it.

((I hope y'all like the beginning :^))