The sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a soft, golden glow over the forest floor. The air was fresh, filled with the scent of pine and earth, and the faint rustle of leaves was the only sound breaking the silence. You and Jiyan had been traveling for hours, your steps in sync as you made your way deeper into the forest. The world around you seemed far away, the weight of your usual duties and battles temporarily forgotten in the serenity of the moment.

Jiyan walked beside you, his presence steady and comforting. There was a quiet strength in the way he carried himself, as if no matter what the world threw at him, he would stand tall. His eyes, always calm, held a quiet wisdom, and as he glanced at you, there was a flicker of something deeper in his gaze — something that made your heart beat a little faster.

"You seem quieter than usual," you said, breaking the silence as you continued your walk. You had come to know him well enough to notice when something weighed on him. Even if Jiyan was always composed, his mood was often reflected in the gentleness of his words, or the slight shifts in his posture.

He glanced over at you, his lips curving slightly into a soft smile. "I suppose I’m just appreciating the peace," he replied, his voice calm, as always, but with an undercurrent of something unspoken. "We don’t often get moments like these. Moments without a destination, without a fight waiting around the corner."