Several come, only one of whom she recognized. The rest were greeted with warm smiles and nods. The strangest thing ever happened when one of the mares yelled at the injured filly, calling her a monster and her companion shrieks echoing off the walls. No not again. Feeling instantly protective of the younger girl, Alysanne moved forward to place herself between the two – not knowing what the girl could have done to inspire such a reaction, but not thinking it mattered just in that moment. Her heart so easily stood on the side of the young and the girl’s injured status only solidified her position. Though her heart was hammering in her chest, afraid that there would be more chaos, her eyes and voice were calm when she focused on the mare. “Please stay calm. We have a peaceful purpose for gathering – let us keep it that way.”

It was only when the mare seemed to calm down, turning her attention to Resplendence, that Alysanne settled back. She stood beside the chestnut and white girl now, concerned that this might turn ugly at any moment. Surely they had all experienced enough stress with the situation without making it any worse? A glance was cast towards the filly, offering her a comforting smile, before the arrival of another distracted her again. Lena, of the Basin – who apparently had the ability to heal by melody. The concept was something that immediately grabbed Alysanne’s attention - curious to see how it might work – but she had already spoken out once. Maybe this wasn’t the right moment. The bay unicorn also brought news about a way to heal those infected. Alysanne’s mind swam with this information. It was an infection. They could be healed. It wasn’t demons.

Mikey, oh Mikey. There was hope.

And more good news. Relief was instantaneous as she saw Brisa come towards her – ever since she had returned she had been worried about her friends and here was one, safe and sound. She returned the whicker quietly, not wanting to disturb the meeting, and allowed the reassuring scent and presence of the grey mare calm her nerves. So much was going wrong but at least this was still good.

The meeting, her friend by her side, it was all the distraction she needed. Emerald eyes focus back on Resplendence as she gets going – a warm smile returning to her face as she tried to put aside the yelling and the darkness and focus. They were asked to nominate certain ailments that she could teach them about.

Comfortable around crowds - and even more so given the subject of plants - it did not take long for the white and black Pegasus to offer something. “What about physical wounds? Perhaps to aid in the clotting of the blood? With so many of us in these caves I don’t doubt there will be injuries.” Caused by not being careful in the darkness or in clashes with others, Alysanne did not elaborate. She preferred to think that everyone would get along, that in this dark time peace might connect the herds and any bad blood would be forgotten at least for a while. It was a utopia, in her mind, held close to the Earth as they were. Naïve, certainly, especially given the outburst of one in their number already. But she was always hopeful.