Marcus felt a quiet surge of confidence as he considered the potential of his Human Rock technique. The Spring of Purity hadn't fully healed Camillo, but it had still managed to raise her intimacy by five points, which was a small yet meaningful victory. Progress like that mattered. If only he could use the spring water again and again, he was certain he could push her intimacy past ninety in no time.
Unfortunately, reality was less accommodating. For now, all he could do was admire the Vixen Queen from a careful, respectful distance, which turned out to be its own unique kind of torment. Knowing she was within reach, yet untouchable, only made her beauty all the more distracting.
