It took longer than the others, but that pathway finally settled into place. Kusuriyuri drew back, remaining a moment, hovering, watching to see that they would remain, that energy would begin to flow through them. It was sluggish, but it was beginning. It was enough for now. There was still a lot more that needed to be done, but they were both in need of a break. Kuronue also needed to adapt to this change, to give him time to allow the new paths to remain open and not revert. Kusuriyuri needed to rest; this work took a lot out of him.