When she comes around again, she is leaning back against Raman’s chest. The
magician stands facing her from the steps in front of the bed. The sight sets 
her off. Again, she struggles to make the change, but cannot. The change just 
will not happen, and Tikki doesn’t know why. Raman’s arms grip her as if to
crush her. She flails against him with her hands and arms and elbows till 
they’re both splashed with his blood and she’s panting with the effort and he’s
roaring into her ears, "STOP! Stop fighting!"