The morning air was crisp, cool, and carried the faint scent of dew-covered earth as birds began their cheerful chorus in the trees.
The first rays of sunlight peeked through the thick forest canopy, glinting off the surface of a serene lake not too far from the camp.
Cassius knelt at the lake's edge, scooping up a handful of the chilly water and splashing it over his face. Droplets clung to his skin, catching the morning light as they dripped back into the lake in small ripples.
For a moment, he stood still, staring at the reflection of the forest in the water before raising his eyes to take in the view. The towering trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves whispering secrets of the wilderness.
A soft smile tugged at his lips as he muttered to himself. "It really is beautiful...I could get used to this."
