"Hmmm," Kai grunted, his voice barely more than a whisper in the quiet room. As he slowly opened his eyes, a wave of lightheadedness washed over him. His body felt heavy as if he had been carrying a great weight. Every muscle ached, each movement sending sharp jolts of pain coursing through him. He groaned, the sound echoing in the stillness. After a moment of struggle, he managed to push himself up into a sitting position, his body protesting every inch of the way.
His gaze swept over his surroundings, taking in the familiar sight of the room. It was a routine he had become accustomed to, the first thing he did after waking up from a deep sleep. The room was all too familiar to him, a constant reminder of his limits. It was the same room he found himself in every time he pushed himself too far and fell unconscious.