At some point, I must have fallen asleep. Coming back to this world of consciousness was painful for me. I didn't want to be here.I didn't open my eyes. I didn't want to. Maybe if I lay still enough, for long enough, I'd cross over to the other side.
"You're up." Came Roesia's voice. It sounded a bit distant. I didn't acknowledge her. I heard her footsteps coming closer. She must have been doing it on purpose. She always walks very softly as if she's scared she's hurting the ground.
"You don't have to drag your feet, Roe. I've already accepted my fate." I let out without opening my eyes.
She hoisted me up and pressed the bowl to my mouth once more. I opened my eyes, ready to protest. If I was nourished, I wouldn't die. I shut my mouth stubbornly. Wordlessly, she took her other hand an
