[But she brought the fish anyway...]


[The vines slowly pull away again, revealing her whole face and shoulders instead of just her eyes. Her bare knees are visible where they're snug against her chest. She's curled up tight inside her cocoon of thorns.]

[This time she speaks with her own voice, which is soft and a little whispier than normal.]

I really am sorry.

I followed you back to the dorm, after. I wanted to heal you but I was too scared.

I'm glad you're okay.