In the woods with no one around...

[waterfell.livejournal.com]

[The forest is dense enough to inhibit light, leaving a dappled pattern of shadow on the ground as the thin sun filters through the leaves. There are no obvious landmarks, but Mercury walks purposefully, as if she knows the way.

For all her bravado, the distant sound of a waterfall grows no closer; and when she comes to a small pile of rocks, she stops short.

She was here just a moment ago.

Cautiously now, Mercury keeps a wary eye on her surroundings and stays alert to every noise and rustle. To be sure of herself, she slips off one glove and lays it beside the rocks.

Straightening, the senshi moves forward again. But although she seems to make progress, ultimately she finds herself back at the pile yet again - and the glove remains exactly where she left it. She is lost.

Or trapped.]

Comments

[thatoldthatkind.livejournal.com]

Then go on. Do it!

[waterfell.livejournal.com]

This forest is different. It's not that simple.

[Read: She's not letting it be. It's a mental block that perhaps isn't her fault, but that also isn't helping her right now.]

[thatoldthatkind.livejournal.com]

[ He motions for her to sit down. ]

[waterfell.livejournal.com]

[She settles in, reluctantly, but nods.]

[thatoldthatkind.livejournal.com]

Usually if you're stuck in a dream, there is a reason. What reason do you think this could be?

[waterfell.livejournal.com]

Something in my mind, you're saying?

[As if she'd share that answer.]

It doesn't matter. If this is my dream, this forest is also mine now. It will answer to me.