Uncertainty
After our conversation about the aether, I need to get my mind off things. I tell Ash I want to practice hand to hand combat, it’s something I can put all of my focus into without having to think too hard about it. It’s all about instinct, which is exactly what I need right now. Unfortunately, I’m not ready to practice fighting with wings on my back, which means I’m going to have to learn to shift them back inside. Oh, joy. How fun. Silas comes over, placing his hand on my shoulder and giving me a smile. His silent encouragement does help, at least a little. Deciding to push forward and get this over with, I follow his directions. “Loosen your body, relax as best you can.” Done. Kinda. “Picture your wings retracting back inside, smooth and painlessly. Li
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