I'm scared to death. I'm shaking uncontrollably, but that doesn't concern me. Seeing Maia so close to death, I wouldn't mind facing the mouth-eater head-on, but I have to be smart.
I don't have my power at its peak, so I need to think very clearly about every move or else I'll die before I even know it. One of the few weaknesses these creatures have is very strong odors. I remember this from what they taught us in the magic academy* in the random monsters* section, so with one of its weaknesses in mind, I look for something to create a strong smell, but there's nothing in sight.
I look at Maia beside me, so weak that she must have completely lost control over her marks and abilities, so this time it's my duty to protect her as she has protected me. But there's not much to do, and that drives me to despair. I know I have to act now before it's too late, I know that very well, but there's nothing I can do.
