Some time later, the party all trudged through the wide path towards the Puppeteer's Grove. Our boots crunched on the dense leaves littering the forest floor.
After a few grueling hours, the massive, strange-looking tree that had been our landmark grew even more imposing, its twisted branches blocking out the sky and signaling that we were really close.
…While Ino took the lead with the others joking and chatting around her, I trailed slightly behind with Audrey beside me.
At some point, Celeste slowed down to match my pace and asked, "Can I please have two pouches of water? One's mine, the other's Evelyn's."
"Sure…"
Since I was currently the haversack of the party, I took out two pouches for her, after which she brightened. "Thanks."
She then left and quickly caught up to the others in front, joining Evelyn. Apparently, Celeste and Evelyn had grown to become best friends now.
