Hearts and Ashes
Sweat drips down my forehead as I press against the cold brick, heart pounding.
Footsteps approached, signaling my pursuers drawing near. I held my breath, staying hidden, knowing any mistake could be disastrous.
Pressing my hands to my side, I felt something sticky - blood. Not from earlier, but fresh. One of the men had thrown a knife, grazing me in the chaos. The pain demanded attention. I needed water to heal.
As a healer, water was essential for recovery. Without it, healing slowed. I looked around for an escape, my fingers twisting my ring nervously.
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