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"Well, I guess the fire’s ready," Aaron announced, setting the final rock around the logs before dropping beside me.
We had set up camp along the river, near the glowing cascade of Night Glow waterfall. The first trial had tested us on land, and I had a feeling the next would drag us into the water. I was already eager for it.
"Here, have some," I offered, handing him the thermos filled with meaty broth. "Not exactly gourmet, but it’s something."
Aaron accepted it with a grin, our fingers brushing for the briefest moment. His eyes met mine, holding that familiar teasing spark I had come to recognize.
He tightened his grip around the thermos, swirling the broth before inhaling its deep, earthy aroma. Then he took a sip. "Delicious. Did you make it?"
I scoffed. The lukewarm liq
