I'm lying on my side. My eyelids flutter. I can make out the contours of the chestnut trees wreathed in moonlight. Somewhere in the haze, a breath of wind carries his words for me. 'Drink, ballerina.'

I tilt my head back. A warm liquid splatters my lips. I half-open my mouth; big drops fall on my tongue. Then I swallow. My stomach turns over. I hit the ground on all fours and throw up all I can.

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