road to transformation

She was almost convinced she could see the sun beginning to kiss the sky in the distance, and his words, while sweet, bought a sharp grin to her face. It wasn't just a walk back to the island, it was a hike across the floating bridge, or a raft, or a swim. She sighed, realising her own stubborn foolishness but not wanting to make her way back into that building either. Even with the windows open the hotel felt stifling after all those months cooped up with little but the smell of Sakana's healing herbs to keep her company. She shook her head. "Lets find somewhere to shaded to sleep under what is left of the stars." Otherwise, her temper might be even worse if she awoke with a headache.

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