I didn't know how long it was before I could finally get a hold of myself.
I had told myself before that I wasn't going to cry anymore, but this time, I just couldn't…
Not with how Mother was…
"Don't…"
Shaia's voice stopped the thoughts before they could even form.
"Don't do that to yourself. Not when you just woke up."
I remained silent.
It should've felt weird, this feeling of absolute trust. I knew it should.
Yet, after what I had just been through, I was sure of one thing.
"I missed you." My memories were still foggy. But what wasn't were the times I spent with her.
Even the memories of where that place was were still things I would need time to acclimate and digest, but…
"I missed you so much." That was it.
Even now, she was the only anchor trying to keep me from spiraling.
"I am here, my love. I have always been here. Don't you remember? Teehee."
That laughter. The memories began clashing once more.
