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I am tired.So tired.

My arms ache.

Heavy.

Chains?

Am I a prisoner?

I am.

A low growl.

Listen!

My breath stops.My heart halts.

Listen!There is something there!

An outline of ...an animal!

Movement.Clinking.Chains.

My mind screams!

Blink.Focus.

Where is it?What is it?

There!On the wall.A beast.

Squint.Focus.

Chained to the wall.

Ah!It is beautiful!

Tall.Towering.

Bold.Brave.

Beautiful Beast!

It roars!

Fear.

Wounded?

No.Surrounded.Creatures circling.

It needs my help!

Struggling.Caught.

Chained.Trapped.

Silence.Stillness.