Noctisardor Bypass does my memory linger and flood the room for you?

Her eyes cast about for any sign of @Arbiter or @Kaertok, even @Beetle or @Slug. Hopefully one of them could help with this inexplicable pain in her neck. As she neared the den's mouth and prepared to dive inside, she found herself digging her heels into the grassy dirt instead and stopping just outside it.

She panted noiselessly, turning her head when she heard footfalls behind her. Grub's playmate had followed her home. She stared at him as the initial panic subsided and the stinging sensation ceased. It still hurt, though she felt calmer now. Huffing, she turned to fully face the older puppy again, staring even more pointedly at him as if he might be able to explain what the hell had just happened to her.