Travelogue 7 -- Awake and Alive

[white_disciple]

I still can't seem to get back into the spa. I apologize to the Serenity workers that I've been out so long already.

[Ink droplets if debating whether she wants to write more or not]

Thank you - to the Medics who looked after me, to the ones who helped Fayth, and to those who have been patient with me. I've [pause] learned a lot lately.

Signed

Comments

[forgotmyforge]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.

[white_disciple]

Thank you, Flame. How have you been?

[forgotmyforge]

Well enough. Working mostly, now that I'm not a child anymore. Are you going to be all right?

[white_disciple]

A child? That sounds like it must have been difficult for you, but knowing you... throwing yourself back into work is the best, isn't it?

[forgotmyforge]

It was more frustrating than anything. I'm glad to be working again, yes. I bet you're beginning to feel a little couped up.

[white_disciple]

I think that was part of the problem, yes. I'm not happy that I can't return to Serenity, but leaving Medical was ... the first step.

[forgotmyforge]

An important step, too! I hope you'll be able to go back soon.

[white_disciple]

I'd like to throw myself back into my work as well. So much idle time is frustrating; there are so many other things I could be doing.

[forgotmyforge]

Perhaps you should try to distract yourself with reading or another small hobby.

[white_disciple]

What sort of hobby were you thinking of?

[forgotmyforge]

I'm not sure. Perhaps sewing or drawing?

[white_disciple]

Very different skill sets for sure. Neither strike me as particularly meaningful, unfortunately, but who knows in this place, right?

[forgotmyforge]

A hobby doesn't have to be useful as long as you enjoy it.

[white_disciple]

I actually meant I'm not sure I've ever done either of those things before. So I'd need a tutor.

[forgotmyforge]

Well, I can't be helpful there. I don't do either.

[white_disciple]

This is my lot, it seems.