[ There had been, she would recall later, a protest on the tip of her tongue even before he was done (born from deeper urgency, frustration, that she should be the one slowing them down), words that might have tumbled forth had the world not whited out in fire and sound.
After which, for some unknown time, she could recall nothing at all.
For buildings, you see, are not often kind to bodies tossed at them like dolls. Luck or grace has it that back and shoulders take just enough of the impact, and the back of her head only what remains; still, said remainder leaves her slumped beside him in the moments after, a thin trickle of blood dying her white collar a human red.
Sorry, Kevin, but it looks like you're on your own for now. ]
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After which, for some unknown time, she could recall nothing at all.
For buildings, you see, are not often kind to bodies tossed at them like dolls. Luck or grace has it that back and shoulders take just enough of the impact, and the back of her head only what remains; still, said remainder leaves her slumped beside him in the moments after, a thin trickle of blood dying her white collar a human red.
Sorry, Kevin, but it looks like you're on your own for now. ]