A Scream in the Night

[Blair]

Blair shrunk her head a little when Taeli got close to her mark. Her hands came up, since they were still bound, and tried to cover it with her fingers. Eventually she turned, afraid if anyone one else would touch. She feared if it would happen again. If they would take her and cut her open from the spot on her neck. Or worse. The claws on her hands and feet and the ever changing eye colors that could see in the dark indicated enough. They'd put her through hell to turn her into what she was. When [member="Taeli Raaf"] asked Blair perked a little and nodded, almost frantically for food and drink. She looked as though she'd not had much herself. ​

 

[Taeli Raaf]

[member="Blair"]

"You can look around the ship if you like, just mind the books, and I'll be right back," Taeli said, getting up to go get some water and food for the girl. Just a small gesture of kindness was all it took to get the girl at least used to her presence, hopefully she could get her to speak or at least unlock some of the hidden memories the Vong shaping had pushed below the surface.

She took her time getting the supplies though, she wanted to see or rather feel what the girl might get up to while Taeli was away. She wondered if there was a natural curiosity lurking in there somewhere.

 

[Blair]

When [member="Taeli Raaf"] had said Blair looked around the room they were currently in, glancing over her shoulder and seeing where books were. She darted back between her walking away and the rest of the room like a curious animal. Finally she stood and wandered about. With her hands still bound she didn't have as much freedom as expected. At time she would shake her wrists as if to shake the invisible cuffs around them. She stopped at points and would take a closer look at something, like a piece of the ship or the windows looking out to space. It was cold whenever her hands touched against something. She didn't like the cold. It reminded her of...​

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Straps keeping her down on the cold table...​

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She's naked and crying...​

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They stand over her to keep her still...​

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Tools in hand...​

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They start on her hands and plan to move to her feet next...​

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They say they need to cut deep...​

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Blair felt her knees shake as the memories came back in a horrible rush. She stumbled back before hitting the wall and sliding down to sit. It was a sudden rush that scared her and made her feel sick.​

 

[Taeli Raaf]

[member="Blair"]

Taeli sensed the distress of Blair and immediately emerged with some water and ration units. Setting them in front of the girl, Taeli used the Force to gently call a blanket over to her and she draped it over the girl's shoulders. She was reliving memories Taeli could tell, and judging by the reaction, they were quite unpleasant ones.

"Shh, it's okay Blair, it's okay," Taeli whispered. "No one is going to hurt you here, no one is here that can hurt you. They aren't here."

Using the Force again, she gently brushed her presence against the girl's, making sure it was very gentle touches as she slowly moved into a meld with her to see the memories themselves and perhaps help make them more bearable or remove the torture. Good thing she knew mnemotherapy now.

 

[Blair]

The use of her presence and force abilities helps sooth Blair. The blanket was a greater help too. Her breathing started to slow before she started falling to the ground, feeling all the more relaxed and sleepy. Eventually she would pass out. She was fine for now but even in her sleep she did had terrible visions and dreams. It was only content that she did not thrash about as she did before while she slept. But [member="Taeli Raaf"] had at least managed to calm her for now. When she woke again...well...​