Faith barely even noticed as the teleporter left.
She stood alone on the balcony of the retreat that Angel had organised. It was hidden away in the mountains, and according to the vampire, it was popular with yoga enthusiasts. It was a completely silent retreat, guests were encouraged to not talk and focus on their breathing and feeling at peace with nature.
Whatever the reasoning, it suited Faith just fine. She just wanted to be alone, to not have to talk, and to not be watched all the time.
She was beginning to understand how zoo animals felt. It was like everyone constantly had their eyes on her, just waiting for a reaction. But she couldn't give any reaction. She couldn't feel anything.
It was like those animals in the tar pits, like she was sinking a little deeper each day and though people watched, they didn't notice.
So she was here. She was alone. She could breathe.