Upsie daisy. Vianca gladly wrapped her fingers around his once he took her hand, looking up at him. It was really nice to see that smile again. She wanted to hope that he kept finding reasons to smile. "Right."

It wasn't the first time she'd faced such a bold unknown, but it had never been with such strong encouragement by her side. How easy it was to believe it would be just fine.

"I'm ready, Noct." Time to contend with the greatest hurdle of the day: The Entrance.