The girl bounded about like a fool, walking and trotting alternately. It had been far too long since she had seen Resplendence, and even longer since she had been anywhere besides the Edge or the Threshold. That she should get to go on adventure with the fallen angel was exciting. Besides, it was nice to have the company. The last time she had been to the Heart she had run into the terrible fire lizard. Then, if that hadn't been enough, what she had learned to be Midas' alter-ego had confronted her. Yes, she wasn't sure she would have been able to return to the place without a friend. Besides, Res had said something about making sure she stayed energized. To be truthful, she was still feeling the effects of building the wall, so having the healer about would surely prove to be an asset.

In her mouth, in the space between her teeth, rested the handle of the large glass basket she had made herself. She had to carry her head a little lower than she liked to keep the basket for beating up against her chest, though the constant transitions between paces was causing the basket to swing about anyways. The bottom of the basket was covered in leaves- a preparation to prevent the basket from being scraped if she should find anything she liked at the Heart today. She suspected she would, with all the pretty stones that had been present the last time she had been there.

Because she could not speak, she nickered her contentment as she tried to stay close to Resplendence. They were very near the Heart now, walking through the tall grasses that surrounded the place, and she did not wish to be caught far away from her friend. However, on this day, even caution could not save the painted girl. Oblivious to her surroundings as always, Kahlua's trot carried her to the edge of a hole that she never even noticed. First one front hoof, then the other, stepped onto a stone that was slick with condensation and before the girl could even think she was sliding awkwardly down the slope. In her fright, she couldn't help but open her mouth to yelp, letting her basket fall to the ground and tumble down with her.

When Kahlua finally stopped sliding, she lay in a heap at the bottom of the slope. “Resplendence?!” she called out, her voice laced with nervousness, wishing that she had been more careful. Thankfully, her body seemed none the worse for the wear. Even the basket seemed to be in fine shape, having landed on a small pile of moss not too far off. Besides, the glass she had made it with was strong. She went to call out again in fear, when she was stopped short. Something had caught her eye. Behind a wall of crystal, the lava of the heart bubbled up. Suddenly, her fear melted away. This place was not a nightmare. It was beautiful. She called Resplendence's name out again, but this time her voice was awe-filled. “You have to come see this,” she said distractedly as she finally rose herself from the stone floor.

Leaving her basket where it lay by the entrance, Kahlua walked towards the crystal wall with mouth agape and eyes wide. She had never seen anything like this before and she couldn't help but feel like there was some secret here that she would never know. Besides, the warmth of the wall gave her comfort, even as the shadows danced wildly around her. The gentle roar that the magma gave off echoed softly through the caves and you could hear how cavernous the cave was. How deep did this place go? Could this be real? She shook her head in disbelief, turning back to see if her friend was following.