Fortunately, the survivors was remarkably compliant; no one attempted to stir up trouble or rally factions against her and her people.
This reassurance was the only thing that kept Kisha grounded, allowing her to continue her efforts.
She had built a thick wall around her heart, developing trust issues along the way.
Because of this, she often found herself overthinking every situation, instinctively focusing on the negative side before she could accept that what was happening might actually have a positive side.
Without Duke by her side, the negativity that had long been buried in her heart began to resurface.
She was reminded of the profound changes he had brought to her life in this 100th rebirth; he was her salvation, the one who helped her become her best self.
This brief separation allowed Kisha to reflect on many things, revealing insights about herself and her feelings, as well as her overall perspective when Duke was with her.
