บท 766: I understand, and it's alright.

"You were there with me. You kept me warm."

Two nights ago, Abel wasn't even halfway through his way to reach the mainland. He wasn't there to keep her warm. However, what she said only proved reality barely sank into her. 

Another shallow breath slipped past his lips, lifting his hand from underwater to touch her cheek with his fingertips. 

"I can touch you," he said, only to see her smile slightly. "So you can also touch me inside here, huh?"

He reached for her temple and tapped it, making her nod slightly. He wasn't surprised, though. Her witch was Maleficent, and if Maleficent was not so powerful, he wouldn't even leave this repugnance in his mouth just by her presence. 

"This is a dilemma, isn't it?" he asked, smiling helplessly. "What should we do now?"

"Like always?"