Each step was a challenge, it was something that reminded her everyday of what she went through. If she could beat this, she could beat the poison in her heart. And she could retain that mask that she had worn for so long. Yes, the enthuisastic girl was at the core of her, but it wasn't all of her and sooner or later, people would see that. But she wasn't inclined to let them see it too soon.

She smiled a bit and took another drink of water. "How is everything?