The void rift closed silently behind them.
Cheris walked barefoot across the soft, thick carpet, her long, flax-colored hair swaying gently with each step.
Her other hand still gripped Murphy's wrist tightly. Her slender fingers possessed an immense strength that he couldn't resist.
Murphy let her pull him along, following half a step behind her as they returned to the New Realm.
It was still daytime, as if not much time had passed since they entered the Nightmare World.
Sunlight still streamed through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, casting bright patches of light on the office floor.
Cheris released his hand and took a few light steps, stopping in front of a large leather swivel chair.
She didn't sit down. Instead, she turned around, a wide smile on her face as she looked at Murphy.
Murphy stood his ground, meeting her gaze with a calm expression.
Suddenly, Cheris let out a soft, "Hm?"
