By the time Master Yao and Gao Bi had arrived at the miraculous lotus river, it was already the brink of twilight. The skies were in luscious hues of lilac, indigo and mauve. It has a calming effect, yet at the same time awe-inspiring in its undeniable beauty.
The allure, the mystery….. It's all in the eyes of the night. The eyes of his beloved.
Baphomet was still holding his hand as he led him to the riverbanks. "Gabriel, I….. I can tell that you're nervous. I'm not naive."
Gabriel's eyelashes fluttered like disturbed butterflies. "I am... I lied. This is actually my first time."
Baphomet's eyes widened. "You mean that you never slept with..."
The angel shook his head, smiling sheepishly. "I couldn't. It wouldn't feel right and I…. I only want to do it with you."
"`Oh, Gabriel....."