"This is the spot." Tilan glanced around, then walked toward a shaded area by the lakeside.
"Finally, we can rest." Ores quickened her steps to follow, releasing her grip on her dress, letting the hem fall and sweep over the dry, crackling leaves on the ground.
Prin approached the lake, picked up a small stone, and tossed it in a spinning motion. It skipped across the water, creating several splashes before sinking.
"I've seen my brother play this before." Blanchi, standing nearby, remembered something and imitated her, picking up a stone. Unfortunately, her poor angle meant it barely skipped before sinking to the bottom.
Seeing this, the others covered their mouths, laughing. This led to a lively discussion about this age-old yet curious game.
"If I used transcendent powers, I could make a stone float on the water for a whole day, but that would be no fun."
