Daia kept a watchful eye over her sister. She ate and slept in the chair next to her only leaving when she needed to relieve her bladder. It was she who stood as her sisters keeper and until her health was fully restored she vowed to remain at her side. Dana although, gaining strength had yet to open her eyes. Occasionally while sitting next to her with her hand in hers she would move her fingers. It warmed her as it signaled she knew she was there. She prayed soon she would speak and would give anything to hear her laugh and see her smile. Watching the medicus check her vitals conducting her daily routine she looked towards Daiya letting her know she needed her assistance. Like so many times before Daiya gently pried open her mouth to allow a liquid mixture of water and protein to flow into her stomach. Once Dana was fed, the medicus stands next to her.

“She makes great progress.”

“Yes, I pray she awakens soon she is missed.”

“I will return upon the fourth hour to check upon her.”

“Gratitude.” As soon as she heard the grand oak door close behind her she stands to her feet walking towards the long table near her sister. There sitting on top were two large jugs, one filled with warm lavender scented water the other containing jasmine scented water. Grabbing the lavender scented water she pours it into a bowl then places a small cloth into the water. Turning her attention to Dana she slowly pulls down the sheet covering her body. Grabbing the cloth from the water ringing out the access water she begins to bathe her. Normally, it was the medicus job to bathe her however Daiya trusted no one with the task and thought it best the responsibility would be hers and hers alone. Lavender was her favorite scent, she began washing her neck, then her shoulders, arms, her chest, stomach, thighs, legs, and then her feet. Reaching for the longer dry cloth she carefully dries her off. Pulling up the sheet she covers her body and stares down at her to ensure she wasn’t experiencing any discomfort. Once she was satisfied, she walks back towards the table. Clutching the medium sized bucket in her hand she places it on the floor underneath Dana’s hair that hung over the cot she rested on. With the Jasmine scented jug she carefully poured it over her hair ensuring the access water fell into the bucket.  Once she finished she allowed her hair to hang allowing the air to dry it completely. Placing a kiss on her forehead she returned to her chair resuming her watchful eye over her sister. As time passed her eye lids became heavy before they closed for the night she was jolted from her chair from an abrupt knock at the door.