C56 The two faces of Vienna

My senses began to sharpen, and whispers tingled my ears. My eyes fluttered open only to shut back from a blinding light. A groan left my mouth as my head felt heavy like it was made of concrete. I lifted my hand up but nothing happened. I tried again yet it didn't budge from behind me.

What was going on? Ignoring the shooting ache in my head and body, I frantically surveyed my circumambient