The Awakening: Barclay, Ashton, Leon, Mr. Pheres and OPEN
It was most fortunate that Leon could move as fast as he could. He made it to the woods much quicker than two human feet would have. It worked. The two had been gathering things together, wondering as they cleansed the area if it worked. It did, according to Leon, and Barclay awoke. Cressida, for a moment, showed a lack of cordiality and politeness as she simply dropped what she was holding and hurried in the direction of the school. She needed to see if he was alright first and foremost, and to see what effects may have struck Barclay due to the amount of magic it took to use the artifact.
She arrived a few moments after Barclay asked here he was. A little out of breath, she walked in further, eyes catching Mr. Pheres's before falling upon Barclay. Nearby Ashton was practically on top of him and she gently placed a hand on his shoulder, "Ashton, we need to check him over and make sure he's alright. You can stay here but please." She looked at Barclay who appeared quite normal. As if he just woke up from an afternoon nap.
"Thank the goddess," she whispered and asked Barclay, "How do you feel? Can you move your hands properly? Your neck around? It may be a bit sore from how long you were lying there."