Skull The stress seemed to have gathered at the front of his skull. It felt like his head was being crushed between two solid slabs of stone, the rough surfaces grating against his damp skin. He clenched his jaw in anticipation of the next wave of pain, but this only intensified the pressure. Closing his eyes he slowly got to his feet, pausing as his vision cleared and the room settled on its axis. Why did he allow himself to feel like this?