[closed-ish] revelations come at last

[eolasemah]

WHO: Sina and anyone who wants a starter
WHAT: The diplomacy mission did not agree well with her.
WHEN: Some backdated to Harvestmere 4th/5th, some current.
WHERE: The healing tents or Sina's tent in the garden.
NOTES: Warning for some icky injuries and pretty severe downers!

"Adelaide," comes a cry from the gates, and the newly-conscious Sina removes herself from Herian's horse to stumble towards the healing tents, the darkness staved off by her glimmering shard, which is definitely brighter than the last time anyone here saw it.
"Adelaide," she wheezes again, her voice thin and desperate, an injured fawn bleating for its mother; but with this part of the courtyard filled with only unfamiliar faces, she finds she's not strong enough to keep looking. Sina drops to her knees and hugs herself, keeping the palms of her hands away from her arms in strange clawlike poses. "Ghi'lan," she sobs, her voice growing quieter.

This is only the beginning of a long month in which few hear from or see her, as Sina is spending it curled up in a ball on her bedroll. She resists eating, won't talk to anyone without persistence on their part, and ultimately seems at a total loss of spirit.

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Comments

[eolasemah]

Sina doesn't shove her away, but doesn't return the embrace either. Instead, after several seconds of stillness, she just begins to cry silently, her body shaking against Pel's.

[mythalenaste]

Pel holds her tight, her right hand rubbing Sina's left arm soothingly. She has never sung for anyone besides Merrick, but she sings now, voice soft and bright.

The dark is warm; it folds around you
Safe to sleep in velvet arms
And all the stars are watching o'er you
Their light to keep you safe from harm
So go to sleep, my bonny baby
With beckets closed and blankets tight
There lies a world beyond the valley
Forever dark, forever light

[eolasemah]

Though it may not put her to sleep, Sina does at least calm down enough to rest quietly as Pel holds her. Her breathing evens out and she finds she can let her mind wander without finding danger, at least for a little while.