[ ...This isn't going to work like he thought it would, and he feels stupid for not realising it. With her hands no longer digging into his skin, he feels a little physical relief, though there's definitely soreness. He moves an arm around below her waist and the other behind her back to scoop her up completely, not just awkwardly letting her dangle there.
While he wants to know how she's doing physically, he doesn't dare actually ask her. He wraps his arms tightly around her and takes a few cautious steps around, to test it. ]
be back soon! o/
While he wants to know how she's doing physically, he doesn't dare actually ask her. He wraps his arms tightly around her and takes a few cautious steps around, to test it. ]
You'll be okay, Rita... I promise.