The rift

Oak city, Oceania,

Preparations for Oceania's founder's ball is ongoing, Cara stepped out to catch her breath and relax her nerves - she would be giving her first speech in the presence of all her people - the pressure weighs heavily on her.

She headed to Oceania's beach - watching the ocean, feeling its life as the waves crash against each other, as the sun lighting up the blue sky touches the sea and the light becomes blinding, and the low dangerous sound of its roar as the water churns - all that compiled together gives Cara a great peace of mind.

She draw a deep breath, closing her eyes, letting the sun's warmth, the ocean's beauty, and the refreshing smell of nature - all soak in.

That is, until a voice so deep yet soothing interrupted that peace, "You watch the ocean? Are you afraid of it?"

"Is that a joke?" She sneered, sharply opening her eyes and turning to look at the man interrupting her.