Old Friends

**Vanya**

I slept in fractured bursts. My body refused food, and I barely managed a few sips of water. I spent hours staring up at the ridiculous ceiling of my new quarters, tracing the painted pink clouds and prancing unicorns with my eyes. The artwork felt like a cruel joke. I had no idea how much time had dragged by, but the reality of my situation felt even more absurd than the mythical creat