Paradise Comes

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The envelope had been set on her doorstep, out of place. Unmarked.


Naturally, she tore it open to see what it held inside.


That's when the powder flew out, causing her and Atreyu to cough severely. It covered the front of her form. Without hesitating, she wiped at her face, large particulates being inhaled at the action.


Blood. She remembered blood. Everything else a blur.


Every so often she woke in the infirmary. If Cat was present she would try to talk to her and take more medicine. Atreyu had mentioned it may have been Paradise, but the effects of the drug were different.


She found herself wandering the barracks at times. Talking. Though never for long.


Her body was restless. Body temperature soared. Twitchy fingers trying to scratch and rub at her eyes constantly.


Worse yet, she kept seeing things. Things she refused to admit seeing, pinning the blame to lack of true sleep.


Inside, she was aching. Her body wanted something she was refusing to give it.


She prayed the sensation would end.

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