The protagonist is held captive in a prison cave of a dragon, a small space where they are unable to achieve their full form.
Cassia, a dragon, and others drop food and water regularly, indicating a regulated activity.
The protagonist's sister provided them with a paper, quill, and ink, which they used to write down their thoughts and observations.
The protagonist tried to climb the rough walls of the cavern but failed, injuring themselves and causing them to give up their escape efforts.
Despite an unknown length of captivity, the protagonist stayed hopeful and tried to understand their situation through writing and introspection.
The protagonist recalled guiding the dragons through a liminal space, a journey that resulted in the death of some dragons and injuries to others, including their mother.
Upon landing, the protagonist didn't resist their fate and allowed themselves to be thrown into the prison cave.
In prison, the protagonist dreamed of a friend or loved one. They watched them in their dream studying, pleading their case before a panel, manifesting magical abilities, and expressing a profound desire to understand and harness different forms of magic.
The protagonist woke from the dream with a strong sense of longing and urgency to rectify their situation.
The protagonist is left with a faint spark of hope evidenced by a golden fleck in their chest and the sound of a chime, suggesting the proximity of another being or entity.
Despite the uncertainty and precariousness of their situation, the protagonist makes a promise to find a way back to their loved one, Arcady, and plead for forgiveness.