My resonance helped the staff to quickly change, but it would take a while, and so I used the opportunity for a brief reorientation of my mental state.
I smiled as I looked at the three small silver charms tied near the head. Mel had given me a small silver bell, my mum's charm was a needle-hoop, and I had a small gold disc from my dad.
These charms were a tradition from my village given to the child that is about to leave home, it was to serve as a reminder of their roots and the love of their family.
Knowing my dad, he had given me this gold disk as a charm, knowing that if I were stranded, I could sell it for cash. I smiled at the thought.
"Hello," I said.
"I will come home."
Nothing but silence answered me.
By the time I stood, the grey of pre-dawn had given way to the pale early light that meant the first hour of the day was no longer beginning, it was now running.
