{Oh right, there was a willow tree here.} The willow tree, one I didn’t recognize, came into view first. A bird sitting in the willow tree chirped softly. Then, there was the sound of the wind outside the window. These natural ambient noises filled the space, making the room feel even more deserted.

As I stared at the slow swaying and moving objects, my breath rushed out in a wave of nervousness. I forgot what I was doing and gazed blankly outside for about ten minutes. Only then did I realize that time was running. I stretched my stiff body.