XVI. [Video]
[The dim light of the tablet's display turns the streaks of blood marring Marian's face nearly black against her pale skin, leaving the wet gleam as the only thing to distinguish between fresh and old. Her lips are cracked and bloodied and faintly blue tinged, and she appears to be having difficulty focusing her eyes.
She's curled on her side, most of her weight taken on her shoulder and hip, one of her legs tucked at an odd angle. What's visible of her clothing is stiff with blood and faintly scorched, making it hard to catalogue actual injuries.]
So much for escape. [There's a ragged rasp to her voice.] Wasn't going to say anything, but... [She breaks off, chest hitching as she struggles to suppress a choking cough. It's a few moments before she continues.] Can't - do anything with the cages.
Don't...don't get yourselves caught coming after us.
She's curled on her side, most of her weight taken on her shoulder and hip, one of her legs tucked at an odd angle. What's visible of her clothing is stiff with blood and faintly scorched, making it hard to catalogue actual injuries.]
So much for escape. [There's a ragged rasp to her voice.] Wasn't going to say anything, but... [She breaks off, chest hitching as she struggles to suppress a choking cough. It's a few moments before she continues.] Can't - do anything with the cages.
Don't...don't get yourselves caught coming after us.