33 a path of redemption

Suika always felt weak and vulnerable around her sister and Khaki took that to her advantage. She always loved teasing Suika with her body. She knew the kind of person that her sister was, and she knew what she craved for the most. Suika thought of the battles she fought and the sacrifices she made to remain the positive image of her lineage. Suika had always shouldered the weight of her duty with unwavering determination, but now, in this moment of respite, she thought she could allow herself to acknowledge her own needs and desires for a moment. The river became a mirror for Suika’s introspection, reflecting her innermost thoughts and emotions. She contemplated her purpose and the path she had chosen. As Suika reflected on her past and spent time immersed in the River, with the warmth of the day regulating her body’s temperature. She heard footsteps coming from the river’s bed. “There you are, have been looking for you everywhere.” The figure watched Suika wash hers