(Maggot you are. Yes. Hmhmhmhm.<br/>And that was not my intention, but a L12 sorcerer joining a fight against a Maralith has either to be crazy, or suicidal for a time. Guess which I picked?)<br/><br/>Draiss sighed, and wrapped his arms about her waist, giving her something to keep her from drowning in the past, and said, "Well, look on the bright side, if they are part of the invasion to kill everyone back at town, we can happily kill them all, and not have to worry about our consciousness coming back later to bite us. After all, how many children back at the towns need to be protected?<br/><br/>Just keep reminding yourself that you are protecting them, and it will not be so hard to keep moving forward. Take a deep breath, admit you're afraid, examine it to learn why you are afraid, and then push it aside. That way you stay sane, not plunging into situations that are impossible to survive, and you can learn how to better deal with the fear."<br/><br/>He grinned suddenly, and said, "At least, that is what I keep telling myself, though it rarely works for me."<br/><br/>He kissed her, and simply held her, trying to remember what he would have said when he had been mortal.<em>Damn, never thought it would be this hard, or fun, to come back.</em>