The water, it does nothing. Except getting Miles' face and pillow soaked. The brambles continue to rise, twining up the sides of the bed. Valdis may have to try more drastic measures, like slapping him.

Her unorthodox method of trying to wake him up from a coma catches a few people's attention, and when they notice the brambles, they recognize that it's a Dreaming thing and decide not to get involved. "The Dreamfolk are at it again," someone mutters.