The darkness that had become a leech to her, the light that came through the window above her seemed to be the solace that broke the shivering. Many an inked pattern danced along Karita's skin some looking fresher, more distinct than some as though a hand stroked the ink by chance mere hours before. Even as Avarien's approaching presence grew, the woman could not break free of the cold darkness that lurked in the back of her mind. Suddenly it was there. Nothing but cruel silver eyes in the darkness. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#1e90ff"><b>Release Me, Human.</b></span>" Then the pain would start, agonizing trendils along her body like needles had been injected into her.<br/><br/>It was only the presence of his boot that snapped her out of the nightmare. Out of reflex, she sat up,  pulling out both guns hiding beneath her pillow, guns cocked, and sweat trailing over her body. Realizing who it was beside her however she uncocked the guns and put them down. "Jesus, Avarien, I almost shot you." Her breath was practically panting as her heart raced a thousand miles a minute. Her body was still on fire as though she had been running a marathon. Not once in Karita's career as a Pirate Captain had she been so scared. She shivered again, forcing herself to take deep breaths. Still sitting there topless as she tried to refocus.<br/><br/>It took her about another few breaths for her to realize she was sitting in front of him topless. Not likely she cared though, She looked up at him as she cleared her throat. "What's the matter Avarien? I'm sorry you had to go through that. I haven't been sleeping well lately." She shrugged her shoulders before crossing her arms across her chest. Okay she was lying to herself, she did feel a little odd with Avarien in front of her.