Summary: Violet writes of the Ocean Breeze and the memories that come with it
Major Gilbert,
Today, I can smell the sea. Its salty scent riding the breeze, drifting in slowly through the open window above my head.
I had almost forgotten what the water smelt like. Tangy and sharp, briny. I didn't remember at first, it had been so long. I had asked my nurse what the scent was. She hadn't been able to hide the surprise that flickered across her face.
She asked if I had ever seen the Ocean.
When I told her that I didn't know what that word had meant, there was a brief flash upon her face. It darkened her eyes and marred her features. The emotion was brief, but still there. Smiling, she shook her head before taking the time to explain what the ocean is.
Listening to her explain, I realize that I have seen it. It was where the Captain had first come across me.
I told her of how Captain Dietfried found me, what his men had tried to do to me. What I had done to survive. I could see the smile on her lips fade away. Her brown eyes, usually so bright, no matter if the sun were shining upon her, darkened as my words sunk in. For a moment, she seemed scared.
Did I do something wrong, Major?
Violet
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Violet Evergarden, the author and Netflix do.
