Karenina

Trying to put the woman at ease, she spoke in a calm and deep voice. "Don't worry, it was just a bad dream. I'm fine."

Then her stomach rumbled again, reminding her of her need to eat. She also couldn't help but notice that she desperately needed to pee while she sat. She was sure her bladder would explode if she didn't relieve herself soon.

"Do you want to eat, Luna?" the woman asked again in the same voice, her eyes still fixed on the floor in front of her.

Karen was confused by this woman's behavior. She preferred to talk to someone who had a little eye contact...