Something stirred within Vegas the moment she saw the first body hit the ground, her fear melting into something colder, harsher -- protecting her from the surge of feelings broiling in the pit of her stomach. She could feel the blood draining from her face, but her concern for others and a base healing instinct had her tumbling into the fray rather than fleeing like she perhaps should have. A toxic combination of shock, obligation, and a total disregard for her own personal safety fueled her footsteps as she sped through the crowd, pushing against panicked bodies much bigger than hers to get to the nearest injured. She raised her wand, the familiar hum of healing magic poised at the ready comforting and stabilizing in the frenzied crowd.
“Trauma unit -- can you stand?”
















