"I know this must seem overwhelming," Jimin says, pushing off the wall and walking towards me. "Let me explain and hopefully your ability to speak will return."

I nod again.

"It's important to create harmony within oneself," he says. "When your mind, body and spirit are one, you can more easily succeed in your endeavors. You can move forward, co-existing within yourself, to create your art without your thoughts going in multiple directions - or none at all."

"Right," I manage to croak.

"You are the body," he further explains. "You are the vessel that holds your thoughts and your feelings inside. In a way, you are your own protector, using your body as a shield against dark intentions. When the body isn't in tune with the mind and spirit, things go astray. The mind crumbles and the spirit grows weary because they are detached; they are alone."

"How do I put myself back together?" I ask, turning my attention to the smiling man.

"Tell your mind and spirit what they need to hear," he says. "What they deserve to hear from their protector who left them alone."

I nod, letting out a deep sigh as I let my feet carry me to the version of myself in the chair.

I can see her body trembling as I walk to her.