[That's all it takes to snap him out of his startled state. The kelpie is immediately kneeling before her, catching her around the waist to steady her as his tendrils wide around her in a supportive manner as well.]
Elle how--you--hold on, I'll get you upstairs, okay?
[It's all she can do to muster a nod, leaning on him for support. The cold still leaves pins and needles poking and prodding into her skin as warmth slowly returns to her body, awakening new aches and pains.]
Where is Father?
[It's taken her a few minutes to adjust but she recognizes this dank basement for what it is, slipping back into the charade she played before sleep took her.]
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Elle how--you--hold on, I'll get you upstairs, okay?
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Where is Father?
[It's taken her a few minutes to adjust but she recognizes this dank basement for what it is, slipping back into the charade she played before sleep took her.]