I stand by the entrance of Chalice Well as I wait for Matthias to arrive. I called him this morning and asked if he wanted to come with me. It’s a nice day, and I wanted to be outdoors. No restrictions keeping me encased. I want to wander and breathe in nature. Get my feet soaked on grounding soil. Live amongst the history that stands as our foundation. When we see it in person, right up in our faces, it’s mesmerizing. How far we’ve come as humanity in some aspects and how much we’ve regressed in others.
I smile as I see Matthias approaching.
“About time you arrived,” I tease.
“Sorry.” He tilts his head to kiss me. “Are you ready?” One of his hands grabs one of mine and his other reaches for his back pocket. I place my free hand on his forearm.
“I already paid.”
“Why?” His lips turn d
