Does he remember?

It’s a question he’s asked a few times now. He tries to avoid it, really, because it makes his head spin if he thinks about it too long. So for the most part, he doesn’t try to think too long at all.

I remember waking up, and very little before that, to be quite honest with you. He assumed they came in flashes in his dreams, with how often he woke up panting and shaking from things he could not quite remember.

Did he know how to swim? He really didn’t know, and suddenly he felt he should test it.

Oh yes, I can imagine. I’ve been quite cold myself in these recent weeks. A more temperate climate sounds particularly wonderful right now. It sounded like a small heaven, truth be told, but he wasn’t going to go on and on about this woman’s home.

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As her suspicions entails, it had to do with his recent awakening. Though from her experience, it was best if the haze was left to simmer so the memories could come back naturally. The last thing the Empress wished to do was confuse him further by trying to help recall it in some way. Ah, I will save you the headache then. Apologies if I seemed pushy. a soft chuckle followed her words.

Compared to here, it is. She explained. Though I suppose no particular place can compete with these snow storms, maybe I should thank the celestials that my home resides where that sun can peak through the curtains of winter. Izumi’s lilac gaze peered skywards.

Though I suppose I should head back when it starts getting dark…what about you? The crane asked curiously. Other than the mention of his friend, Ves seemed like a loner, for the most part…

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