Gwen found herself in a terrible state of mind. The same thoughts continued circling through her mind no matter how many times she tried to push them away.
What was her purpose anymore?
A gentle pressure suddenly brushed against the back of her hand.
The unexpected touch startled her enough to instinctively pull away before she looked down.
Only after seeing the root wrapped loosely around her fingers did she realize it wasn't trying to restrain her.
It was comforting her.
The concern quietly flowing from Pandora reached Gwen through the root, making it impossible for her to mistake the dryad's intentions.
She hadn't spoken a single word. Yet somehow, Pandora still noticed.
A small smile slowly appeared across her face. The heaviness weighing upon her heart gradually became a little easier to bear.
"…Thank you."
She quietly watched it disappear beneath the soil, the concern Pandora had shown lingering within her heart.
