((Short posts are ok too (-:))

Lixi fallowed Adja to the small cluttered closet. All forms of linnens from blankets and pillows to towels and cleaning rags were piled in on shelves in what resembled some slight form of organization. She felt sorry for the overwhelmed young women, who seemed to point her in the right direction then wander off.

"Adja, it wasn't your fault. You only did what you needed to to protect yourself. You didn't know what it was. " Lixi reached out to Adja, laying a hand firmly on her shoulder. "You have to forgive yourself Adja, or you will never be able to clear your mind enough to make sence of things. If anyone can puttogether these pieces, its you. I believe in you, now you have to as well. That spirit picked you for a reason, and you beat it once. Well do it again, but we have to get through this first." Unsure of what to do next, she extended both arms and hugged Adja like a dear friend, hoping the girl wouldn't slap her for it.