Reasons ???: Going Home (3)

The chilling atmosphere enveloped her, the icy tendrils of cold air creeping up her spine. The sound of familiar laughter echoed eerily, bouncing off unseen walls. These two sensations, woven together, told Ivy she had returned to that place once again.

"Hey, sleepy head, how long are you planning to pretend to sleep?"

Ivy hesitantly opened her eyes, and her guess was confirmed. She found herself back in Zyuna's place, the chaotic and unpredictable domain of the Goddess of Insanity.

Sighing deeply, Ivy rose to her feet and wandered over to the Goddess's well-stocked pantry. She poured herself a cup of fragrant tea, the warmth of the liquid providing a small comfort amidst the swirling madness.

It had been some time since her last visit to Zyuna's abode, and Ivy used to have much to discuss with the Goddess. But today, she displayed an air of calm, her demeanor composed and seemingly unbothered by the presence of the divine being.