[And that's exactly another fear that's been worrying her- one of them, anyway. But that's a whole other issue to tackle, and not the source of her grief at the moment.

One struggle at a time.

She lets out a breath when he speaks aloud the confirmation, nodding slowly at his suggestion.]

Mm...

[They reach the spot, and she sinks to the floor beside him, inwardly berating herself for letting something that wasn't real get to her. But the reality is, this place is as "real" as any dreamscape they get tossed into. These worlds are all something of a dream either way...

She glances at him sheepishly.]

Sorry. I know I shouldn't let it bother me.

[He's going to probably be annoyed that she's apologizing for feeling bad, but she can't help it, and before he can say anything she cuts in--]

And, I know, I have nothing to apologize for, but just let me, okay?