They seemed to walk for hours, until the first rays of morning lightened the forest.
The sun was brilliant, the pinks and oranges – combined with the multiple shades of blue sky as it lightened – creating a vision beyond that of any dream.
Gian Galeazzo lightened their yoke.
My acquiescence lightened the mood for the remainder of the trip as Betsy and Howie chatted as if future sessions were a faite accompli.
Whether it was Pumpkin's advice or the sunny day, Cynthia's mood lightened as they drove.