Rational awareness had returned only gradually, cautiously, ready to retreat at any moment.

When awareness returned, Samuel was still embedded deeply in her.

I wanted her to be involved in listening to me when full awareness returned.

As awareness returned she became conscious of a pain on her wrist.

Somehow she had moved through the last couple of days on automatic, but now awareness returned.

As the killing rage left him, awareness of his danger returned.

Then awareness returned, and the answer came without volition.

His eyes were closed, and he didn't seem to have the strength to force them open yet; but awareness was returning.

And an instant later, as full awareness returned, Blaise realized where he must be.

"When head is calm, awareness of self will return."