... so. uh. in the middle of my fic editing, this idea popped into my head and wouldn't leave, so. i wrote it. or, well, started it. i'm sure you guys can figure out the idea behind this one from the title (well, hopefully); if not, there's a little background here. also, any suggestions for more detailed research sources* would be deeply appreciated! &hearts

*by which i mean, other than Wikipedia, for post-WWII Japan, folklore, origami, leukemia, etc. ;)

Title: a thousand paper cranes

99.
The washi crinkles beneath her hands, the crisp crackle of it like dry flowers. She aligns the corners precisely, presses down firmly with her fingernail. ( Crease. )