[ a deep breath. two. brilith closes her eyes, and focuses on that for a moment, reminding herself that it isn't real. it's in the past, and sagara can't - ]
I... I'm sorry, Phoenix.
[ she'll try to push herself back up to her feet, embarrassed. ]
...Not really. Sura attacks happen sometimes, but there aren't usually that many superior sura at once... It's much rarer since the Cataclysm happened. Our barriers don't usually break so easily, but without Agni, mine was much weaker.
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Me? I'm fine, of course, or I wouldn't be -
[ whatever she was saying is cut off as the memory comes forth unbidden. brilith, once it's over, falls to her knees with a gasp. ]
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[ phoenix freezes momentarily. ]
What....?
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I... I'm sorry, Phoenix.
[ she'll try to push herself back up to her feet, embarrassed. ]
That was... One of my memories, from years ago.
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... Don't apologize. It's been happening all week.
[ it's the house, not her! ]
Were you... alright, after that?
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Eventually, yes. As I said, it happened years ago. It's nothing to worry about now.
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[ low key worrying its fine ]
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