♟ TENTH || [VIDEO]

[painhelps]

[The image shown is that of a very injured Laura being held by a woman near the river of fire.]

Hi, X. You know I'm wondering, think you could survive a swim in this river?

[The woman grins and jerks Laura hard enough by the arm to pull her shoulder out of it's socket; Laura does ot even flinch.]

C'mon X, at least you could put up some kind

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[Video]

[doesnotbrood]

Laura! Answer me, please!

[audio]

[painhelps]

I am okay.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

[He breaths a sigh of relief.] Thank the Maker.

[audio]

[painhelps]

< small >[A long pause.] I am sorry if I worried you.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

[A small chuckle.] You haven't stopped yet, Laura. Are you alright?

[audio]

[painhelps]

Yes. [A lie.]

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

Why do I find that hard to believe?

[audio]

[painhelps]

Kimura is--was my handler.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

[His voice darkens.] Do you require assistance?

[audio]

[painhelps]

No. I do not want anyone hurt becuase of me.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

If I choose, she can't touch me.

[audio]

[painhelps]

I...know.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

So, shall I come?

[audio]

[painhelps]

No.

[audio]

[doesnotbrood]

...why not?

[audio]

[painhelps]

I believe she is gone. I pushed her into the river with me. [It seemed like a good idea at the time.]