The Vanishing Lake was overflowing with turbulent water, so Rain and her companions had to wait for the ferry to arrive on its shore. They dismissed their Echoes and rested on the ground, knowing that it could take a while.
Rain looked at her reflections briefly, but there was nothing there. The King of Nothing had left her alone now that their lesson was over.
Tamar, Ray, and Fleur were looking at the lake as well, their faces betraying a hint of distant wonder. They were still coming to terms with becoming Ascended, so Rain remained silent, giving them time to grow accustomed to their new reality.
June might have been excited as well, but he maintained his usual nonchalant demeanor.
Telle, meanwhile…
Now that the excitement of their return had died down, she was slowly starting to look distressed. Eventually, she grabbed her head and looked down.
"Oh. I should probably let my mother know that I am back, shouldn't I?"
