Reviving the Cube

Jade held the key card delicately between her fingers, its surface cool and smooth to the touch. She examined it closely, her gaze lingering on its intricate design as a yawn escaped her lips. Her eyes felt heavy, a clear sign of the exhaustion that was beginning to set in.

Despite the weariness that threatened to overwhelm her, a spark of determination flickered within. "No time like the present, I suppose," she murmured to herself, the idea of postponing the task at hand quickly dismissed by a surge of resolve. However, she conceded to the need for a brief interlude of self-care. "

But a quick shower should do, and probably a bite of food," she decided, setting the stage for a small yet significant pause in her day.