She broke away immediately, stumbling slightly in the process. Backing up with her eyes down, the ground became less harsh - if she didn't know better it wasn't there at all. There was a shiver at his warning and something finally clicked in place. Eyes rising to his for a last time, Lotte shook her head. "I didn't - I won't."
Another step back and she turned away, intending to run. The change in the landscape confused her, but she didn't turn back to him. His music and voice was gone, replaced by a shrill noise. A moment later she was awake in her bed, covered in sweat as she reached to shut her alarm clock off.