Ouroboros Spine even now you mark my steps

Her reaction was very slow at first. Than very fast.

She erupted from the ground into a half sit, legs sprawled out in front of her. Her knees quivered, and she had to take a moment to swallow against the sudden vertigo. She had sat up too fast.

Valiant. She croaked with what she hoped was a smile and not a grimace.

I am…just. I am alright. The lie tasted acidic in her mouth and she turned her gaze away, taking a moment to assemble her limbs.