Merlin nodded and reached out, touching her mind and forehead at the same time. Magic flared, golden and black and red, all around the two, and then, shone brighter.
The light lanced through Laura, and purged the fog's influence from her mind and body, freeing her to be herself again. His power did not let go until all of it was gone, and her mind and soul were free once more. She would remember what had happened, but know it had not been her, and be free of it, now and forever more.
When it was done, Merlin stepped back, and his eyes faded to a normal hue once more. "Wake, Laura, and be free."
Hulk had shaded Hulk's eyes at the light, and still stood ready until it was done. Then Hulk's voice sounded softly. "Laur-a?"