[ Footsteps which falter a bit as the ground shakes beneath them, a hand briefly braced on a wall before moving on again. Truly, there might've been nothing amiss at all if that treatment had been the first exercise of her powers that ill-fated day, or if they'd been in less of a hurry, that it had been necessary to draw deep from what reserves remained.
So focused is she on putting one foot in front of the other, the hand grabbing hers takes her off-guard-- she almost stumbles, but catches herself, and her surprised look up gives Kevin a good view of distinctly pallid cheeks, rather than the red flush that might be expected from physical exertion.
Her eyes are still bright, however. ]
I-- I'm fine. [ Firmer, with a smile: ] I'm alright. Let's keep going.
[ She's falling behind, isn't she? Ah, that won't do at all. ]
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So focused is she on putting one foot in front of the other, the hand grabbing hers takes her off-guard-- she almost stumbles, but catches herself, and her surprised look up gives Kevin a good view of distinctly pallid cheeks, rather than the red flush that might be expected from physical exertion.
Her eyes are still bright, however. ]
I-- I'm fine. [ Firmer, with a smile: ] I'm alright. Let's keep going.
[ She's falling behind, isn't she? Ah, that won't do at all. ]