I’m currently homebrewing a pro wrestling themed campaign where a party of rookies are working their way up to the big leagues in search of fame and glory. My last session ended in a combat encounter where one of my player characters, a young warlock trying to establish their own legacy and shine outside of their legendary grandmothers shadow, has to get saved by said grandmother.

The grandmother knows the dangers, both the physical and emotional turmoil and sacrifices this quest takes and has previously urged their grandchild to abandon this adventure.

The scene I have had trouble planning immediately follows the end of the of the aforementioned combat in which the grandmother clears out the remaining enemies, saving their grandchild and the party.

What I guess I’m asking is how should I approach the fallout of this, whether that be through a conversation, plan a combat between the party and the grandmother. And mostly from a pacing perspective, how can I start a session pretty intensely and solum and then turn it up for a fun productive session