[ Nooooo she can't leave Rei. Dragging Rei along the ground seems like a bad idea, but she can't do much else as a tiny crow or snake either, so it's back to the human form she goes. ]

You okay there? It's just a couple of more steps to the Velvet Room, if you can make it! Otherwise, I can try making tea and bring it outside for you to drink here?

[ Rei won't have to listen to the dying screams of the waraji, but Ala might also pour tea on her face. What will it be. ]