Kevin and Vivianne finally reached where we were standing, looking worse for wear but unmistakably closer than before. This time, Vivianne was even carrying Kevin on her back, while he looked deathly exhausted.
"Cael? Is that you!?"
Vivianne narrowed her eyes, and then she saw me and Evelina. No longer Trish—just Evelina now.
"Oh, and Lady Evelina's back..."
Kevin muttered from behind her. "She's back...?"
"Stop staring and start moving," I called, my hands in my pockets as Evelina rested her head on my shoulder.
Honestly, that short break was worth it. It didn't solve everything, but it helped clear my head for a while.
"I had fun. Being cheerful like that was nice."
"You can't do that while you're in that form?"
"It's just a matter of appearance, Cael. I don't want Illinalta and Crestwood to see me like that while I'm in my original body."
"Good point."
