ACT II
He descended further, and there it was—a vast lake, shimmering with an inner light. Its depths seemed to hold constellations, stars entwined in an eternal dance beneath the surface. In that moment, he felt a quiet surrender. This was home, the closest thing he had ever known to it. These waters were not just still—they were alive, soothing in a way that reached his very soul.He stepped in with reverence, the cool embrace of the lake enveloping him. A profound calm settled over him, as if he were gazing into the infinite expanse of the cosmos. The clamor of voices faded, the relentless noise stilled. Silence reigned. At last, he was ready to listen.