She definitely seems to be trying to cry a bit! And scream, though it's still not really working.

Poor sad baby. Maybe she'd like a bit of frostbite better? Fingers of ice, clawing her face and wrapping around her throat...

Mmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!

Breathing's definitely getting more painful, as her skin blackens and cracks.

"Still with me, pretty girl?" she whispers in Lace's ear.

Small smile, and an attempt to nuzzle Elana. "Mmmmmmmm."

"Good girl."

Back to the life drain; she needs the magicka.

She gets some moans mixed in with happy sighs and little wriggles.

Cute pretty girl.

Lace goes back to arching into Elana, trying to kiss her despite the wounds around Lace's lips and face.

Spirit like that should be rewarded.

Mmmm yes please.

Fun for everyone.

So, so much fun.

It leaves her with a very content, cuddly Lace when she decides to wind down.

That's nice in a different way.

Hugs.

Snugs.

"You're really very good."

"Thank you. I like you."

Nuzzle!!! "Like you so much."

"Cute."

Heeeeeee.

Probably they should prepare to leave tomorrow - get all their stuff together - at some point, but for now Lace just wants to cuddle.

Then they can cuddle for a while.

Very good.

Eventually Lace has met her minimum cuddle requirements - as dawn's approaching - and can detangle to go pack. After that, getting her gun and ammo from the blacksmith (and some tools she'll need to make her own ammo without returning to Solitude every single time she runs low) is fairly quick and painless.

Onwards, then, out of Solitude?

There's nothing they need to stay for. Back to Dragon Bridge.

Lace stays alert, but nothing attacks them on the road down.

There's rumors of distant trouble brewing in the inn in Dragon Bridge - it's a popular layover for soldiers, and apparently there's talk of some conflict brewing over in Solstheim between the Dwemer and Chimer.