A Bird's Tale

Tehta

You sleep on and on, half-aware that you are drifting down a river. The water cools you; its subtle motion soothes your mind. You feel completely at peace.
Until...
The soothing rocking stops, replaced by more abrupt motions. Soon, a warmth spreads through you, and consciousness begins to return.
Just a few more minutes...
Open your eyes.
[Open your eyes, and get right down to business by skipping the intro.]