The ferry rocked gently beneath their feet as the shores of Soleil came into view- brilliant white stone buildings basked in golden morning light, with familiar twisting vines of silver ivy clinging to the archways and balconies like delicate embroidery. Soleil had always looked like something out of a dream, and as the ferry cut through the sparkling water of the river, Aiden couldn't stop the small smile pulling at his lips.
He didn't realize how much he had missed it until now.
Adrian came up beside him, whistling low as he threw his arms over the railing.
"Home sweet home, huh?"
Aiden gave a small nod. "It's brighter than I remember."
"That's just Soleil being Soleil." Adrian grinned. "Every time we come back, it feels like this city's showing off."
