Mind Yourselves

Annwyn remained an observer, silent as her eyes never left Talyssa. The woman’s words echoed through the stillness of the breezy hills, prompting various reactions from her audience. Some fidgeted, like they were trying to wrap their head around the idea, some seemed enlightened; gazing back at Talyssa with newfound understanding and hope. All this Annwyn observed.

Annwyn’s gaze hardened as she considered the implications of the lesson. Her own experience had taught her to value self-reliance and skepticism over empathy and open-mindedness. Yet, she couldn’t entirely dismiss the wisdom in Talyssa’s words, begrudgingly so. The herb garden, vibrant against the snow, was a reminder of the lesson, the ideal that hidden strength and value often lay beneath false exteriors.

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