[Mari followed Need's advice, closing her eyes to concentrate more on her breathing.

In... out... in... out...

Slowly she felt her heart rate and breathing return to normal, and she opened her eyes to focus gratefully on her companion.]

Thanks... I think... I'm ok now...

[Sure enough now that she could focus on her surroundings, and the overwhelming feelings had faded, she could see the charm in the place around her.]

Oh...

[Mari felt a bit sad thinking about what Need said. Between the boy's past, and the fact that the woman didn't stay in one place with one person for too long.]

Did it get lonely? What happened that caused you to leave?