Even though she had ended up losing the paintball battle. Ariel had really had a great time. But one thing that was not so great about the physically demanding date was the effects of it. One effect in particular.
The soreness.
Ariel hurt...a lot. Granted, it had now been a few days since the date and her body was no longer aching as badly as it had the day after. But there were still aches and pains to be felt. Her body stiff in a way that she was not used to. Which was why Ariel had chosen their current activity. rather than having to sit down for hours at a restaurant or do something physically demanding. The two of them were on a walk, not a hike that would have them jumping over rocks and falling trees and stuff, but a simple walk on a well-paved path.
There were zero obstacles. There was no rushing, no loud noises. It was just them and other couples, most of them elderly, slowly making their way up the tiny hill.
