After a few moments, the lights flickered back on, and Lavinia's whimper ceased. She shakily released her ears, and they flicked forwards, the sound regular again. She slowly opened her eyes, the film of tears shimmering slightly, and she shakily pushed herself up off her side, onto her knees. She shook her head suddenly, blinking away the tears.
"I'm...fine...i'll be alright..." she murmered, her voice slightly raspy.
A million dollars isn't cool. You know what is cool? A basilisk.
