The stillness dragged on, chafing at her nerves, and she shifted uncomfortably in place. There was little to be done even if he was fully unresponsive, save trust that, somehow, he still knew what he was doing. Perhaps pushing the idea had been foolish-- but, no, she would still say there was wisdom in taking the opportunity to ascertain that he could control it. She hesitated in uncertainty, watching him closely for any sign of comprehension or action.

Perhaps she imagined the fractional turn in her direction. Perhaps the magic simply made his focus very distant. Whatever the cause, the point was moot in a few seconds more, as mana flowed back into the sphere before her, restoring radiance and life as quietly as they had gone.

With mana returned Raine judged an approach safe enough, and as Solomon staggered she quickened her pace until she was close enough to offer support if need be. "Are you all right?" she asked, genuine concern in her voice.