The last few months in Avalon had been incredibly hectic. It was hard to believe only a few months had passed. With everything that had happened, he could have sworn he'd been here for years.

When he'd heard about the healing circle, he wasn't too sure about it. Darin rarely bought into things like this but...well, he might as well try, right? Maybe it would help him reflect, get some much needed answers.

Darin had been in Avalon long enough that a talking, pink hedgehog didn't seem offputting. And so, with Amy as his partner, he began the ritual.

If there was one feeling prevalent in Darin's heart, it was an incredible fear and sense of self-doubt. The fear, however, was directed inward, toward himself.

With the ritual over, Darin leans back, propping himself up on his hands.

"It's okay. It feels like you've been through a lot. You...okay?"