Day 4: Nyx’s Journal

The rain stopped just before midnight, and now the sky’s all clear. I sat by the river with Vex last night, and he said something that made my chest tighten. Not words, really—just a look, like he saw the cracks in the world I don’t even know exist. I keep wondering if he’ll ever tell me what he means, but my mind’s too tired to ask. Today, I walked past the old ruins again. The stones feel cold even in the sun, and I don’t know why I keep going back there. Maybe it’s because the silence there is so loud. My stomach ached after I ate, and my legs felt heavy when I tried to run. I remember thinking, *There must be more to this world*, and then it just… faded. Now, I’m staring at the stars, wondering if they’re the same ones Vex saw when he spoke to me. The wind’s whispering something I can’t quite catch—maybe a promise, maybe just the echo of my own thoughts. I don’t know if I’ll find peace tonight, but I hope the silence feels different tomorrow.