Ruth didn't remember what happened last night once she filled up the cracks in the dome. She recalled herself falling before Lester caught her in time. The next thing she remembered was the darkness engulfing her in her arms.
She woke up with an intense headache and physical fatigue. And also with the answer to her question of how her weeks of unconsciousness might have affected her powers.
The answer was clear.
It had affected more than she imagined.
"Ruth… how do you feel now my child?" That motherly voice of Mrs Payne made her turn to see the old woman sitting beside her running her hand through her hair affectionately.
Ruth smiled, pushing herself to sit. "My head… it is aching too much Mrs Payne and I feel like someone has sucked all the energy from my body. But are those cubs safe now?"