Kana woke to the faint warmth of sunlight spilling through the thin curtains, but the comfort it brought was quickly overshadowed by the heaviness in her body.
Every muscle ached, a dull soreness that sank deep into her bones, and her legs throbbed faintly when she tried to sit up.
She hissed softly under her breath, rubbing at her calves as she swung her legs over the side of the bed.
Her feet felt rough and tender, and when she glanced down, she noticed faint traces of dirt and residue clinging to her soles. Her brows furrowed slightly — proof of her wandering last night, even if her memories of it were fragmented.
At least she wasn't bleeding, though the soreness was enough to remind her how much strain her body had endured.
She dressed carefully, tying the sash around her robes, and stepped out into the hallway.
The scent of incense drifted faintly from deeper within the temple, guiding her steps toward the dining hall.
