Metaphorically, of course. …Unless? There are multiple cutscenes throughout The War Within where Xal’atath menacingly hovers around Alleria, cooing in her ear, getting right up in her face.

This animation sums up all of that lore with a very strong visual style; it’s very clear, and it’s a great way to catch up on Alleria’s lore before The War Within launches on Aug. 26.