After a period of comfortable silence by the pool, the invigorating effects of the contrasting spa treatments started to wear off. Maria, ever the planner, felt a familiar itch of restlessness return.
"Shall we move on, Luna?" she suggested, her gaze drifting towards the distant hum of activity emanating from the lower levels of the fortress. "There's much to do before nightfall."
Luna nodded, a hint of amusement lingering in her eyes. "Indeed," she agreed. "Perhaps a more energetic form of recreation is in order?"
A playful smile tugged at Maria's lips. "An excellent suggestion," she replied. "Let's head down to the entertainment venue. I wouldn't mind a bit of friendly competition after all this planning."
With renewed purpose, they made their way towards the elevators that would whisk them down to the lower levels of the fortress. The air grew cooler as they descended, the gentle hum of activity growing louder with each passing floor.
It is good to relax some time.