high and empty

It was quiet everywhere, it was as if I was just realizing how big and mighty the palace was and how empty and still it felt.

I tapped my foot on the floor and the sound echoed through the living room. Nax was upstairs, looking over Nolaine.

They said she is stable, she had minor injuries but there was no explanation as to why she would be in a coma right now. They said she would come out of it anytime.

That was all the experts said and oh, they said we should wait.

Felix got up from his seat and walked to me, he stretched his hand out and I took it.

“Let's go somewhere else. It's too frozen in here."

***

Outside was cold, chilling, but I embraced it because of the way it made me feel alive. I could feel my blood running through my fingers, trying to warm my hands.

Felix held the door open for me and I walked in. Inside, the bar was lively and warm.

Someone was sitting in the center, singing off tune.

A tall man almost bumped into me, Felix steered him off course and into the door.