>>Amber
I slowly opened my eyes, the world coming into focus in a soft haze. For a moment, I couldn't place where I was—everything felt so still, so quiet. It was disorienting after...everything.
I blinked and turned my head, the soft sheets brushing against my skin, grounding me.
White stone walls surrounded me, simple yet comforting, like the rooms in the temple. The faint scent of incense hung in the air, familiar and calming.
Hmmm?
Where am I?
I sat up, my body feeling surprisingly light, as though the weight of all that had happened had lifted. No pain, no exhaustion.
Just... peace.
Was it over?
I swung my legs off the bed, the cool stone floor meeting my bare feet. Slowly, I stood up, feeling my body move easily, as if nothing had happened to it at all. I took a step toward the open window, drawn by the soft cold breeze that drifted in, carrying the scent of fresh air. It was warm, pleasant—so different from the oppressive miasma that had filled the world before.
