[You don't have to tell her everything,] the system murmured in Liria's mind, the words wrapping around her like a thin, uneasy blanket. [But she's right about one thing you're not alone in this.]
For once, the system's voice didn't sound like an irritating know-it-all. It sounded... genuine. Liria let out a shaky breath, resting her head against Daena's shoulder, the overwhelming terror ebbing away into a dull thrum in her chest.
"You want to tell me what happened?" Daena's voice was soft but firm, like someone trying to coax a wild animal into their arms.
Liria pulled back slightly, her mismatched eyes meeting Daena's steady violet ones. For a moment, she hesitated. How could she even begin to explain the absurdity of what had just happened without sounding completely insane?
