"Did you really hear what she said about the lanterns?"
"I don't see how that matters now," he sighed, glancing towards the shimmering reflection on the surface.
"I mean, it changes everything. We're not just watching; we need to steer our path."
Voices like soft winds, carrying the weight of decisions not yet made...
Across the dimly lit room, shadows played tricks on her face. A fleeting smile, a moment of doubt, and then a serene acceptance of the unknown.
"But the passage is wider now, isn't it?" she asked, brushing a strand of hair away from her eyes.
"Yeah..." he stared out, "like the sky opened up a bit."
The sounds around them faded, leaving only the echoes of their unspoken promises.