Sarah slows down, reappearing amongst the group. “Well, that did not go as planned.” More tinkering with the spell would be required. Something to prevent repossession by the spirit? But then she would have to chain it off of the target to the spirit as it was exorcised. Or maybe it would be more prudent to tackle it like a curse…? A problem for later.

She approaches Lief and bows her head. “I’m sorry. Please forgive me for my failure, Lief. I’ve never encountered a spirit quite like the one possessing you, and I put everyone here at risk by not taking all appropriate precautions in removing it.”