SRN713
The rain continued to fall upon the earth as the two stood there, staring at one another. Recognition filled their bodies, their expressions, their hearts, immediately knowing who the other was. For that, they felt ecstatic, overjoyed to see one another after what seemed like an eternity. However, neither of them dared to move. Neither of them dared to take a step toward one another. As much as they died inside out of joy, they could easily see that imaginary wall standing between them, separating and keeping them in their own worlds, their separate lives. They knew the consequences, the punishment if any should find out of their close bond, and they knew it very well.
The punishment...was death.