Re: R1
She had the key in her hand by the time the other woman began talking, and she reminded herself to thank the Beast for buying her that bit of time. The vines clung tight to her, though they did not cut her, and she didn't hesitate even a moment before doing what Mina said. Her fingers shook, and she had to fight to get the key in the lock, but the door eventually opened to the dusty, closed up, windowless room.
She reached back for Mina's hand, fingers closing around a wrist that was cold as ice, and she pulled the other woman toward the door, even as the door to the bedroom continued to splinter. "Go, go, go," she said, knowing that if the Beast considered Mina a threat, he would attack her. Her eyes lit on the crucifix. "I'll put it on once you're locked inside," she assured immediately.