Redhawk Caldera Hippos Can't Ice-Fish

Hahaha, I love Somnia's reaction to Elwood!

Finally, after what seemed like hours but in reality was only a matter of minutes, Somnia stirred. She opened her eyes and Elwood froze, his tongue poking from between his lips. Suddenly, Somnia retched, spewing water and bile onto the snow. Elwood recoiled slightly, though he did not leave her side. It was a good sign that her body was removing the excess water from her stomach; he imagined that she had ingested quite a bit while she was beneath the ice.

Her next reaction, as she got her bearings, was to push fearfully away from Elwood. Confused by her action -- though he wouldn't have been, had he been able to read her mind -- he remained still, not forcing himself on her. He chalked it up to the fact that she was bewildered; after all, she had been unconscious.

Elwood looked to Ashton as the medic insisted that they help Somnia get to her infirmary. Obediently, he stood, staying close to his friend so that she could lean on him if she was unsteady. "Come on, Somnia, you've got this," he murmured encouragingly.