That foreign world had changed greatly since the very first moment contact between worlds was established.
The fear that once dominated nearly every part of their existence had slowly begun to be replaced by something far warmer.
It was not that fear had vanished entirely. But it no longer dictated the whole course of their lives.
Sophia could sense all of this clearly through the inter‑world connection, which remained stable and strong.
And this time,
the change felt so tangible that even the emotional atmosphere of their world had shifted.
Sophia stood in silence, observing the flow of light throughout the network of their new world.
The emotions moving within it felt calmer than before.
More vibrant.
Warmer.
And gradually, filled with trust.
"They are growing accustomed to small joys," she said softly.
Beside her, Adrian Blackwood kept a watchful eye on the stability of the inter‑world bond, his gaze sharp and focused.
