Chapter 17

Lorraine

I woke up feeling well rested, two nights in a row, un-medicated. Thank goddess. Perhaps it was because we were in a relatively new building, or perhaps word hadn't gotten out yet that I could speak to spirits, but no one bothered me last night or the first night I got here. Well, no one except Ava, who was still huffing and puffing after I gave her my little rule. I was still smirking this morning over it.

Even as I gathered my things and headed off to the communal bathroom, I had a sunny disposition which was usual for me most days. There were twenty stalls, ten were for showering, the other ten toilets. There were also ten sinks. More functional than pretty looking, but it had semi-hot water and was clean enough that I didn't cringe, but not to the point whe……