When I woke, the first thing I noticed was the quiet.
Not the kind that felt empty or uneasy, but something calm, almost steady, like the world had decided to leave me alone for once. My body felt lighter than it had in days, the usual tension that sat in my shoulders gone, my thoughts clear in a way that was almost unfamiliar.
I blinked slowly, staring up at the unfamiliar ceiling as I let myself adjust. For a moment, I did not move. I simply lay there, taking in the strange comfort of it all.
'That… was one of the best sleep I've ever had.'
[Host has finally discovered the benefits of being abducted.]
I ignored him.
I pushed myself up slowly, a faint grogginess lingering as I ran a hand through my hair. Before I could fully gather myself, the door opened without warning.
Aeliora stepped in.
She did not greet me, did not pause, simply walked forward and placed a neatly folded set of clothes at the edge of the bed before straightening.
