As Pannis's voice faded, Vivian finally woke from a deep sleep. Just as her consciousness returned, but before her body was fully awakened, the young Mage felt a strange sensation. It felt as though she was immersed in a warm bath. Rather than feeling suffocated or confined, it was a comforting warmth, like being back in a mother's womb... deep and inviting, tempting her to sink back into sleep.
Submerged in warm water? Realization sparkled in Vivian's mind as she initially felt numbness recede and tactile sensation return. The feeling was painfully familiar, reminiscent of sensations from decades ago. The warm 'water' gently pressured every inch of her skin, as if she was receiving a gentle massage.
