moonlight candles {asari day 3}

Every part of her being aches despite the fear crawling across her skin with every little breeze. Being alone is terrifying, yet this is her choice. Healing is important, and sometimes all it takes is escaping and finding that happy place. Blocking out this world is important, but the sounds of the cannons firing throughout the day serve as a constant reminder of the world she's stuck in. Today has been a busy day. So many people have fallen, but more are still alive.

Sometimes the idea of going home petrifies her just knowing what has to happen, but she wants it. Seeing her family again is what keeps her going despite her entire body begging her to quit.

Giving up isn't an option.

Her feet carry her far, and she finds herself in another building wondering where she can go. A parched tongue sticks to the roof of her mouth making it hard to do anything. Each breath is hard to come by - water is important, and every living creature needs it in order to survive. Dehydration is kicking in, and it's messing with her mind. The pain isn't helping either.

Sliding against a wall, Asari finds herself in a seated position drawing her knees to her chest. It always helps her in moments like these, but nothing is taking the pain away. The lantern offers little light, but it let's her see some of what's around -

The sound of a parachute brings her back to reality, and she crawls over grabbing the package wondering what's inside.

A huge grin spreads from ear to ear as she pulls the coloring book and crayons from the container. Sometimes a distraction is all that's needed. Back home she colored all the time, and it took her into a different world.

Harbinger knew exactly what she needed.