Sabine swallowed hard. Meesei's words were what she needed to hear. However, she did not manage to let go of the staff. She held on with a vice grip and quickened her breathing.

She looked to Meesei with some mix of fear and pleading. "No. No, please. I...I cannot. I need it." Her tears renewed shockingly quickly. "I cannot let it go," she whispered. "I cannot think when I even consider it. Please."