Blackwater Islands rest your weary bones

her muscles continued to ache, though she knew she was not terribly off any longer. Galateia depended on her Sisters and the consorts at present, and their patience with her only caused her love toward them to grow! her devotion to them and to The Mothers was true, and Galateia felt chained by her circumstance. she wished to show them her love, to contribute truly! but her typical patience seemed to be matched only by their own, and their understanding caused her to weep tears of happiness in moments she had to herself. blessed—that was how she felt, even despite her weakness. The Sea had granted her a vision that she would grow strong again! 

it was inspiration. she was brought to a small body of water by her own request so that she might practice using her legs further. she only required assistance up until her limbs need no longer touch the ground, and when this occurred Galateia moved throughout the water, her limbs slowly churning the water she swam within. it was painful, but it was not nearly so painful as it was to move when gravity was involved, and so she reveled in this newfound freedom.