When teaching the Heart of the Druid again, GodDraw77 still chose to start with the Savage Form.
After several days of instruction, once she was sure her apprentice truly understood the knowledge points and the emotions tied to transformation, she painted the runes with potion-ink across Rita's back and limbs.
"That's it. Begin your attunement."
Nineteen days later, the apprentice lay face down in the middle of the boat, motionless.
At the bow, GodDraw77 and Lightchaser sat with identical crossed-arm postures, staring at the prone girl.
Lightchaser asked, "Did she fall asleep?"
GodDraw77 hesitated. "…That shouldn't be possible."
A few minutes later, Lightchaser got up, stepped over Rita, and grabbed her by the back of her collar, lifting her up.
Her head lolled to the side. Her face was slack with sleep.
Rita: Zzzzz… zzzz…