Her throat burns.

She tried to stay away from the water. She did. She's trying to ignore the warnings Dimitri gave, the reason he'd left, but it's becoming harder and harder. And she doesn't want to leave, not again. This is her home. Valeska is staying. She ought to not abandon Valeska.

But her stomach churns and the water comes right back up through her burning throat. More acid, she thinks, as the sickness hangs over her. Ugh. She can't go back to the den like this. She'd freak the children out. All she needs to do is rest. Let herself walk towards the song, more out of need to see someone than anything. Someone to tell her things will be okay.

"What song is that?" she asks after a moment, her husky voice hoarse instead of its usual clear. She stands at the base of the rock, trying not to look dizzy. That's almost impossible. She wants to lie down.