NAMIKO
Waking up with sore eyes, after crying all through the night. An unbearable ache in my head rose with me.
I blinked to clear my vision, rising from my bed. A part of me felt surprised that I was alone, but I shrugged off the thought. I wasn't anyone special here. Just another stray.
“You are awake.” I looked up to see Annabeth, beside her was the mini version of her, the one who had shown up to help the first time I came here.
“G–Good morning.”
Annabeth approached me with a warm smile and joined me on my bed. Her daughter followed with only a few steps forward.
“How are you faring?” She asked, touching my forehead with the back of her palm.
“I am fine.” I lied, despite the solid ache I was feeling. I didn't want to think about the supposed reason making me feel this way.
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