It's a road!"I patted his back." It's a lovely road. Now which way do we go?"Corey looked one way, the brown ribbon extending into emptiness. He looked the other way, saw the same thing and his shoulders slumped."Damn.
In "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, a conversation takes place about an uncertain journey. One character encourages another, expressing optimism about a road they are on by calling it lovely. This moment highlights the importance of companionship in facing the unknown.
As the characters evaluate their options, they realize both directions lead into uncertainty, causing one character to feel disheartened. This illustrates the theme of confronting challenges and the emotional weight of choices when the path ahead is unclear.
