Lunch had just concluded, and I found myself seeking solace on the balcony, a place where the vast expanse of the rainforest stretched before me, its myriad sounds a constant backdrop to our lives here in the Sanctuary.
Nyx, ever my shadow, nestled comfortably in my lap, her warmth a welcome presence against the solitude that often enveloped me.
The melody of the rainforest, with the distant bass of the waterfall, had a way of soothing the restlessness that lurked within, a balm to the soul in these tumultuous times.
It was in this rare moment of tranquillity that I received an unexpected notification on the Interface, a relic of technology that had become our lifeline in this new world.
The name that flashed on the screen jolted me from my reverie: Athena. Memories of my childhood friend, with whom I'd shared countless adventures and dreams, flooded my mind.
