Silence reigned in the Forger household when Anya awoke, slightly groggy, but feeling lighter than she had for a long time. One ear turned to the side, Anya tried to listen out for the telltale signs of activity, but as the silence stretched out even further, she only got more frustrated. Silence meant no people, and no people meant no minds to sense around her, which

could

be peaceful at times, but more often than not, Anya just found it uncomfortable.

Thoughts were a constant buzz for her, without which it felt like being cut off from one of her core senses, equivalent to her vision being blurred or her hearing being dampened. Although, if she expanded the range of her psyche beyond the walls of the apartment, it wouldn 't be too hard to find others.