you shouldn't

It was horrible to feel so weak and vulnerable. Osprey, who had been tough and strong all throughout her life, who had managed to muster up a happy face and a smile, even though her soul was tearing apart inside. This break-down was a blow to her self-esteem. While not being able to fight tears and sobs, she thought, how very ashamed her mother would be with her... what would - for a moment her brother's face emerged from the mist, a dearly beloved one - yet she couldn't remember the name. Try all she might - nothing.

The stranger had softened his voice and reassured her that nothing bad was going to happen with her. It was hard to find solace in his words - she lifted her head and eyed him through watery gaze, seeking any sign in his expression that would tell of a well-meant lie, but nothing. And she decided to believe him, because no one else was there and she was in a desperate need for someone she could rely on. "They kept c-c-coming... I couldn't do anything," she explained. "I ran, I found myself h-here. Where is it?" she asked.