It was warm. Hot, even. The few clouds in the sky did little to dim the sun, and the low-growing brush and scattered small trees offered little by way of shade. Even the grasses, while long, were still thin and tough rather than soft and cushioning.
Ritsuka had certainly had worse awakenings, but yet this was still one of the most puzzling. So much so that, while she bolted upright in surprise almost immediately, she then simply sat there dumbfounded for a good moment or two, staring at her surroundings as a realization hit her. Not only was this definitely not where she was supposed to be, but also she could still remember everything.
Something was clearly not right, but she probably needed a moment to properly process this, well, everything.
Arrival
Ritsuka had certainly had worse awakenings, but yet this was still one of the most puzzling. So much so that, while she bolted upright in surprise almost immediately, she then simply sat there dumbfounded for a good moment or two, staring at her surroundings as a realization hit her. Not only was this definitely not where she was supposed to be, but also she could still remember everything.
Something was clearly not right, but she probably needed a moment to properly process this, well, everything.