*Zareen*
I feel his presence and his eyes on me again; the winds whisper to me his location, and I know he is not far. I don’t understand why, but I want to cry every time I am around the new visitors. How are they supposed to help me? How are they going to set me free?
He is gone again, and I sigh. I can’t help but feel helpless, although I am not going to show them that side of me. This is my burthen to carry.
“Hello…” His voice stuns me, at the same time it takes me by surprise. How did he manage to get so close without me noticing?
I stop swinging and turn my head to the side, where I see him cautiously waiting for my answer. I sigh. “Hello.” Should I be more friendly? Do I care?
“Mind if I join you?” He asks and I feel confused.
“Why do you want to join me?” I ask almost without thinking.
“I am… curious about you. Among other things that... I don’t understand yet.” He says and I can feel a bit of sadness in his tone.