As Serena's thoughts were consumed by her reflections on Das, the melodious ring of her diamond-back personal satellite mobile broke through her reverie. With a soft blink, she glanced at the device's display, recognising her mother's number. Swiftly, she answered the call, bringing the device to her ear.
"Hello, Mother," Serena greeted, her voice a mixture of curiosity and affection.
Her mother's voice, vibrant and excited, spilled through the connection. "Serena, my dear, tell me, have you felt it? The power of the snow python spirit inside your body? Has he passed the spirit energy to you?"
Serena's heart skipped a beat at her mother's words. She hadn't expected her mother to detect the change so quickly. The realisation of what had transpired between her and Das dawned on her. She recalled the cooling sensation, the energy that seemed to flow between them during the kiss.