I feel as if I have been here before--it is warm with a cool draft every ten seconds or so....The furnishings are sparse--a dresser with no adornments, and the futon upon which I am laying. No decorations are anywhere to be seen.
The forest is very dense, and very dark. The trees are extremely tall and offer shelter....rather foreboding, however.
There seems to be a path, but it is not very well-worn, and it is hard to stay upon. I can assume it is not traveled often. It is narrow, and as I walk I am brushed by sappy branches of trees on both sides.
The water is clear blue, with green moss floating on top of it....it seems naturally placed there, by the gods ordainment, I should guess. I venture into it, and quickly withdraw--the water is strangely warm and cooling, as if it could put me to sleep.
The vessel seems a quaint old thing, a bit like a conch shell. In fact, that is the exact shape, and the color is a crusty salmon with golden ridges, although the gold is dull. It is about the size of my palm.
The key is hanging upon a shredded red ribbon. It reminds me of "The Secret Garden", a favorite book of mine from a young age. I have no idea what it unlocks, but I want to find out, as I love mystery. This day has been so strange! The key itself is rusty and worn, and quite intriguing.