Rest the Mind

There was nothing Ashnard could do but watch Gerlon drift deeper and deeper into the darkness of the forest, away from the warm light. Even the calls and screams were unable to reach the boy who was willing to go far to help his friends.

They returned into silence and deadlock. People who recognized Ashnard quite closely shared their sorrow at his helplessness. But, that's the only way. In this situation, there should be no need to grieve. And that was the meaning of Liliya's smile that warmed the cold room.

"Can you move your hands?" Nina asked while massaging Ashnard's right arm.

There was no answer from Ashnard who continued to stare at the dark gray flower-patterned tile floor. He didn't say anything since he was faced with his weakness and helplessness.

"If there's nothing more to talk about, I'll go back to my room. I need to rest. Besides, there's nothing we can do but wait, right?" said Reinhard who went to his room.