[okay you know that feeling when someone's standing over you and it's kinda awkward? imagine that but also there's a dog nose nudging against her face]
[ she honestly isn't even in the state of mind to notice until that dog touches her. And she gives a little yell, jerking back, and finally looking up--
... and it's a long, unfocused moment before she speaks again, distractedly, her eyes roaming from her face. Down her neck, over the mass of bloody splotches on her clothes... ]
[ her eyes snap back up to her face, staring, and she... not settles, but seems to sag a little. then she gently reaches for nem's real hand, pulling her closer and down. ]
[doesn't resist her though, sinking to her knees. the tremble in her hands is a little more prominent than usual, but her grip isn't in danger of going loose]
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... and it's a long, unfocused moment before she speaks again, distractedly, her eyes roaming from her face. Down her neck, over the mass of bloody splotches on her clothes... ]
Kitty?
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Nemesis stays quiet, lips pressed thin and face wan. Her expression is
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... I promised to protect you, Kitty. Didn't I?
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[doesn't resist her though, sinking to her knees. the tremble in her hands is a little more prominent than usual, but her grip isn't in danger of going loose]
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laces their fingers together. she sits back a little and gently gathers nem up into her lap with the other arm. ]
I'm okay, right? I'm okay.
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[leans against her for a breath--two. then:]
...It's not safe to stay here. Better to get moving.
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... right. Let's go.
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[gets to her feet and offers a hand up]