6. Ash had a very deep sleep. People often describe a light, restless sleep as "bird-like sleep," but today, that bird had a deep and long sleep. With exhaustion, fear, and regret—all these reasons combined—how could she not sleep? After all, sleep is just another function of the body, and when the body is worn out, sleep inevitably comes. But even the slanting rays of soft, pale sunlight hitting Ash’s face did not lessen her sorrow. She was also feeling a bit hungry. She glanced down at the swamp below and then fluttered her wings to the water's edge. She