[The feel of his other hand wrapping around hers helps ground her, helps pull her from her panic even if only a little bit. She forces herself to take a couple slow deep breaths, focusing on the sound of Mike's voice. She's maybe a little surprised that it's Mike and not El or Lucas or her mom or even Steve there with her, but she's grateful for a familiar voice all the same. She and Mike aren't close, they've never been close, but right now she was so relieved to hear his voice that she wanted to cry. She tries to shift a little, but her entire body feels heavier than usual, weighed down. That's concerning, too, but she can feel her hand, and she can feel his hand, and -- she hears footsteps approaching.]
Don't leave me here.
Please.
[There's fear in her voice now, but she can't see and she doesn't know who's coming. It could be a nurse or it could be Vecna or --]
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Don't leave me here.
Please.
[There's fear in her voice now, but she can't see and she doesn't know who's coming. It could be a nurse or it could be Vecna or --]