The return journey through the forest to the lake's coast felt significantly longer than the journey to the temple. The excitement and anticipation that Bae had felt was now gone and in its place Bae was filled with fatigue. She was far more aware of the magic around her than before though, finding the plants and trees fascinating, she felt a need to touch everything. Where before everything had looked like a beautiful scenic painting, now it was vibrant and alive with magic sparkling ...