Sage had been confused when he woke up to find that the cell was empty. And the woman in it was being taken care of. Yet he said nothing when he saw me watching her. And simply walked away.
Morning came quickly, and my soldiers rose. They were given their assignment, and those who didn't have any went into the city to do heaven know's what. I could tell they were restless. They've been that way since I returned, and it was good to have them get better air.
But I remained in that spot for a very long time without leaving. And I waited, not sure why. But I wanted her to stir and to move. I occasionally checked her temperature. She seemed to be easing back into the normal, but her eyes were still closed tightly. And one or two times, her dreams tormented her. And they tormented me. Every ti
