Day: 2
Time: 11:30 PM
Status: Feeling drowsy in front of a fire
Hair: Finally, drying
Chakra levels: Slowly getting better
Wishing: I had thought to bring some chocolate with me.
I examine the map in front of me against the flickering light of the fire as I eat a granola bar.
If I went through this narrow choke point in Waterfall country, I could hypothetically cut across and still make good mission time. Or I could use the safer route through Grass. Both had their risks.
Decisions, decisions.
I'll make a choice in the morning. After all, I'm feeling drowsy, but it's not like I can go to sleep yet. My hair is still wet.
I put the map away and take out my journal and the interesting plant sample I found during my surprise mud bath. It looked similar to the rare plant used to make anti-coagulation medication, but I couldn't verify that in the field.
Hopefully, the lead would pan out because idiots like a certain group I won't mention were always getting injured and medication was always in short supply.
I quickly make a sketch of the plant and note where I found it.
By the time I am done, my hair has finally dried and I comb out the tangled mess.
Finally, I am finished combing and I rest my head against the cave walls.
I wouldn't be able to fully go asleep, who knows if I'd be attacked again, but half-rest was better than nothing.
With any luck, tomorrow would turn out a lot better than today's shit show.
I close my eyes…