"Are you okay?" The first question Aurel poses to me makes me look at her with a questioning expression. She hasn't moved from her spot; she remains at the doorway, hesitant to approach me. It seems I have to be the one to bridge the gap, so I start taking steps toward her.

"Are you okay?" The question comes again from Aurel, causing me to pause in my steps.

"Yes, I'm okay. Can't you see me standing right in front of you?" I reply, making Aurel blink a few times. She then lets out a relieved sigh. I don't know what she's feeling or what nightmare she's experienced, but right...