It had been a long time since she'd seen Nerida. Seeing her again, she realized Nerida was still just as beautiful.
"Nerida."
Celeste Grant waved happily, her feet carrying her toward her friend without a second thought. Nerida did the same, rushing to meet her.
Nerida threw her arms around her.
Celeste hugged her back, her face lit with delight.
"It's been so long, Nerida. I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too, Celeste. I'm so happy I can finally see you again." Nerida meant every word. While in the Lower Realm, she had thought of Celeste Grant and her family every single day, her one goal to advance her cultivation and ascend to find them.
After their embrace, Nerida held Celeste Grant's arms and looked her over. "You're still so beautiful! You haven't changed a bit, and you haven't lost any weight. It seems The Exalted One hasn't been bullying you."
