[ zack allows himself the benefit of closing his eyes. just for a moment, not a minute. he can't stay here like this, but he doesn't feel like he can move. it's painful, yeah—really painful. but mostly he just feels weak, tired, numb. cold. er, damp. his smile fades when he closes his eyes, and for a worrisome second it feels like his consciousness might fade with it. but he blinks his eyes hard, opens them again. no time for resting. ]
Alright, minute's up.
[ he tries to move—legs first. his brain says bend your knee, but his body only twitches, at best. takes a wet, gurgling breath, blood oozing from his lips, and tries again. this time, his leg bends. that's one. that's a start. his smile is almost entirely grimace, but his eyes find cloud's face. ]
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[ zack allows himself the benefit of closing his eyes. just for a moment, not a minute. he can't stay here like this, but he doesn't feel like he can move. it's painful, yeah—really painful. but mostly he just feels weak, tired, numb. cold. er, damp. his smile fades when he closes his eyes, and for a worrisome second it feels like his consciousness might fade with it. but he blinks his eyes hard, opens them again. no time for resting. ]
Alright, minute's up.
[ he tries to move—legs first. his brain says bend your knee, but his body only twitches, at best. takes a wet, gurgling breath, blood oozing from his lips, and tries again. this time, his leg bends. that's one. that's a start. his smile is almost entirely grimace, but his eyes find cloud's face. ]
Gettin' there...