The sound of drums beat faintly in the background as the ivory moon rose upon the horizon. Kowali stood behind Ray'ven, who the women of the village guided towards a stone hot spring. Smoke rose from the rippling water, and he remained silent as he guided her down each step. "Are you sure about this?" Kowali asked, lowly.
Ray'ven smiled at him over her shoulder, even though her heart pounded loudly in her chest. She had already made up her mind. "Yes, I am ready." She said strongly, stepping forward.