"Very well," Gallus sniffed and looked up at the ceiling, "Get yourself comfortable. You can sit or lay down. Close your eyes and concentrate on deep, slow breathing, just like meditation." Gallus glanced over to Meesei to make sure she was following his instructions. His voice then became slow and soft, "Now, concentrate on your breathing, but listen to my voice. Feel the sensation of the sheets on your scales, their softness, their texture. Feel the way the air fills your lungs. There may be sounds you can hear, a chirping insect, a bird call, but you do not have to worry about them if you wish. Notice that they merely exist...and move on." Gallus' voice was noticeably hypnotic at this point. "There may be footsteps on the platforms. Notice that they merely exist, and move on."

The more Meesei followed Gallus' instructions, as easy thoughts as they were, the more of the world started to seem insignificant around her without her realising it.

"And just notice...that there are things to do tomorrow." Gallus continued his slow speech, "You may worry about them if you wish, or not. It is your choice for now. Other thoughts may pass you by, you may worry about them if you wish, or not, it is your choice for now."

It may take a long or a short time, but the more Meesei slipped away, the more Gallus' voice drew her into a strange state of weightlessness.

"Notice how relaxing it would be...to lay on a beach, with the slow, rhythm of the waves in your ears...the sun embracing your skin. Your pack is milling around, peaceful and carefree. There is not a thing in the world that can find you all. Vile's forces exist, but they are not a threat today. Your ring is still on your finger, but Hircine has ordered you to relax. He will give instructions when he is ready. For now, there is only you, your pack, and the beach you lay upon. The future is something you may worry about if you wish, or not, it is your choice."

Gallus continued in this manner for however long it took to get Meesei into a focussed trance. At this point, her weightlessness was added upon, not by a numbness, but by a freedom of feeling. Long stored tensions started to manifest in Meesei's body. Gallus noticed her twitching and adjusted his words accordingly. "You may feel a twitching. Perhaps even laughter or emotion. This is natural. Allow it to flow, and move on."

Gallus intended to continue until Meesei fell asleep, but she had not instructed her not to talk if she wished.

The whole situation made Sabine uneasy and a little embarrassed, but Peiter's idea was probably a good one. She spoke with Meesei when such issues came up anyway. With how nice Peiter had been so far, she trusted him to be understanding.

Sabine pulled back from Peiter's embrace and regarded him for a moment, before seating herself on the bed and looking down at her tightly clasped hands nervously. "Back at Bruma, two years ago, do you remember when I was with Inderal?" Sabine mumbled her words.