[She gave him a look that said she wasn't going to fall for that kind of bait. That she would stick with it. But as he pointed out the bruised neck she moved to sit up again, on just one arm, wincing as she did, but bringing a hand up to her neck, touching it carefully.]

[She looked confused for a moment, than sad.]

I guess it got to me more than I thought it had. [She lowered the hand to rest at her ribs, frowning sharper.] I ran into someone, in the dream. That's all. They wouldn't let go.