And here we went again... Blue stifled an irritated, exasperated sigh. They'd had this conversation before, and it'd always ended the same way. She didn't want to leave this room; she felt--somewhat--safe here. Alone. And if she could rip out her memories, even better.

Her mountain brought her no joy, now. Always, there were shadows lurking; waiting for her to let down her guard and clap her back into those unbreakable irons. Even being high atop the trees held no appeal, not anymore. And even gaining that precipice was still a goddamn chore.

But then the rest of his words caught up with her, arresting her usual withdrawal. "...what? A little trip...to where?" Instant wariness assailed her. Was she in trouble? Was he tired of her? Was she getting sent back? Oh, God... Blue started breathing a little heavier, incipient panic welling up in the back of her throat.

"...why...?"