First Assessment

Consciousness arrived without warning. I did not shift immediately. First, I observed. Beneath me lay pale, woven fabric. Opposite sat another motionless figure, cast in dark purple and crystalline blue. I flexed one gloved hand, feeling the soft tension in my fingers. Then, bracing against the cushion, I carefully leaned forward, adjusting my balance to study the silent entity across from me. It remained completely still. I sat back against the cushion, keeping my gaze locked on the room.