Elara woke up feeling a bit down, the remnants of her restless dream still clinging to her like a heavy fog. She lay in bed for a moment, staring at the ceiling, before forcing herself to get up. Her body felt heavy, her soft curves a constant reminder of everything she hated about herself.She walked to her drawer, her movements slow and tired. With all the feelings swirling inside her right now the pain, the doubt, the loneliness she picked up one of the herbs Elder Cassandra had given her. She held it in her hands and channeled her energy into it, trying to focus.A soft golden light glowed under her fingers. The herb slowly changed, releasing a sweet, calming scent. But even as it worked, Elara felt tears pricking her eyes.“It’s beautiful,” Nibbles whispered. “You’re getting better.”Elara smiled sadly. “It’s not enough, Nibbles. I still feel like a burden.”She tucked the herb away and decided to return to the blind elder’s cottage. She didn’t want to see Kaiyet.She slipped out
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