While the house was empty, Laci decided to do some of the exercises Tansy taught her. The feeling of weakness, which enveloped Laci during her dreams when the robed figure appeared, scared the hell out of her, and she determined upon waking she wouldn't allow herself to feel so vulnerable again, even in her dreams. She needed to get back in touch with her surroundings, to the elements and the power they offered her, so no one caught her unawares again.
Sitting crossed-legged in her backyard, she placed her hands on her knees and closed her eyes. With a deep breath, she calmed her mind, allowing her breathing to slow as she focused on the grass beneath her. She usually did this in the back of The Murky Cauldron, but Laci had to admit, being outside felt better. The key was to center yourse
