[Session 71] Panic

by Robyn Stormwalker

It wasn’t the first time Robyn had seen stone shaping magic in action. Caine had used it to help with outpost repairs, amongst other things. But it was the first time she’d seen it underground to shut them in a cave.

Rationally it made sense. Nothing could reach them here. It was a sensible way to stay safe, and it explained how Dhaer survived long skirmishes in the Underdark. Yet rationality wasn’t enough to stave off the dread rising in her gut. Her ears were ringing, and her stomach churned, her legs feeling weaker as she settled into the corner to try and calm herself.

The crawling up her shoulder and neck made it worse. Insects as well as darkness? Just what she needed. Still, she wasn’t about to let her nerves show anymore. Her pride wouldn’t allow it.

Frustrated, and skin alive with revulsion, she smacked at her neck and shoulder to swat the bug away - only to find thin air and her own collarbone. A trick of her mind as she felt the walls closing around her and an icy grip in her chest.

Unfortunately for her pride, Dhaer noticed, and he reached over with a calming hand. Despite this, the shame didn’t swell the way she expected - in fact, the calming sensation caused the fear to fade as well.

She should have bristled at the use of magic without asking, but any irritation was soothed by the same effect. Robyn took a deep breath, feeling it from the back of her head down to her stomach, and finally had clarity to let rationality win out.

“You didn’t need to do that but… thank you.”

Dhaer was nearly impossible to read - she supposed that was one of the purposes of the mask - but his body language at least came across as patient and understanding. “It’s important you can rest. We need you sharp.”

Robyn nodded, and after a minute she felt the calmness fade and a prickle of stung pride make itself known first. Well. Better that than panic at least. She let out a sigh, swallowing back that stubbornness, and shifted to be closer to Rel. “Do you mind if I sleep here…?”

“Of course not.” Rel slung her arm across Robyn’s shoulders in a half hug, and Robyn managed to muster a grateful smile in return. She closed her eyes and tugged her hood over her head, trying to take some comfort in knowing she was safe with others around her, but her sleep was still fractured and fitful. Dark circles lined her eyes in the morning, and she felt irritable and exhausted.

So much for being sharp.

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