Flynn's embrace was warm and comforting, a stark contrast to the turmoil roiling inside me. For a moment, I allowed myself to sink into it, to pretend that everything was okay. But reality has a way of intruding, even in the most peaceful moments.
With a deep breath, I pulled away, forcing a smile onto my face. "Well, shall we head downstairs? I'm sure the others are just as miserable as we are," I said, “How's your head by the way?”
Flynn laughed and patted my arm, “I have a feeling you already know what it feels like,” He joked, then stopped for a bit just to look at me intently.
Flynn's eyes searched my face, concern evident in their depths. "Are you sure you're alright, Akari?"
I nodded, perhaps a bit too enthusiastically. "Of course! It's a beautiful day, isn't it?" My voice soun
