Sabine took a half-breath in and out. "Whether I can or not, I still need you." Sabine shut her eyes, trying to stay understandable. "I cannot sleep well. I have nightmares. I get pains in my hands and my stomach. I was rained on when we were near Daggerfall and I thought it was my own blood at first."

She sniffed, wiped her eyes, and looked at the Staff of Magnus. "And I cannot let go of the staff. Each time I lay it down, I...It is stupid, I think someone will snatch it and hurt me."