They traced their steps back to where they had stepped off the path, and resumed walking; now the trail twisted and turned as it ribboned downhill through the forest. "Anyway, it won't be much longer", Val added.

"To where?".

"The path ends in a glade", he smiled. "It's a beautiful place; I think you'll love it".

"I'm sure I will", Adrien grinned.

After a few more steps, Val came to a sudden stop; something else had caught his attention. "Do you hear that?", he said. Adrien paused; faint, but clearly there, he could hear the enchanting sound of running water. "We must be closer than I thought", Val said, speeding up his pace.