"Our city is in the trees, not on the forest floor."

"I see... But when you do?"

"Yes, we climb. It's tiring, isn't it? Should we pause?"

"No. No, no need for that."

"Are you sure, Kumari? I heard news that you are with child. We can pause if you are fatigued," he said gently.

Bae shook her head.

"If the view is this amazing only halfway up, I can't wait to see it from the top."

"Oh, darling niece, this isn't halfway. I don't believe we're ...