[ That tongue-loosening from the shots still seemed to be in effect. He stretched beside her, watching curiously. ]

It didn't go perfectly. I don't...trust others easily, and to trust them with control of my body reminded me of something I hated, once. It took too many tries, but...it's done. Just waiting for this headache to clear.

Is that what you mean by backlash? It's like a headache, but...like nothing from before.

[ Watching the lights seemed to help, oddly. ]