open ; sally
The stitches along her wrist pull uncomfortably as she reaches for a flower that's growing between pieces of cracked stone.
It's not exactly what one would call the prettiest part of any bouquet as it's half wilted and its stem is bent, hanging it's bloom at an awkward angle. Still, Sally looks to it with a soft and gentle smile.
With a modicum of difficulty, she kneels into the dirt, parting and pulling at the weeds at the very base of the weathered plant.
❛ You are trying very hard, aren't you? ❜ She doesn't expect the plant to speak in turn but it does not change the softness of her voice or her small action to better it's surrounding area. Her fingers toss the final bits of weeds away and she hums, pleased. That expression soon changes as she starts, looking around curiously.
The rag doll had the certain and distinct feeling that she was no longer alone.













