[The descent is fucking gruelling. There are points where even the tiniest outcroppings of rock to be used as hand and foot holds are in horribly short supply, and more often than she would like Gideon finds herself relying on the thick and twisted vines to aid her downwards climb. She bites back on at least some of her own curses in turn, because even in their current situation it's hard not to want to seem capable and strong, and the whining kiiinda undercuts that, just a bit.
She keeps her eyes glued to the rockface in front of her, doesn't dare to cast her gaze downwards. Picks her way down through touch and movement more than from sight. Call it a survival tactic, one she hopes will keep them both alive for long enough to get the fuck out of here.
When Laura breaks her silence Gideon snorts a laugh; honestly, hearing Laura's voice cuts through the painful tension, helps her think of something other than the yawning space beneath them.]
Yeah? Well I'm warning you now that I'm not a cheap date. It takes a loooot of protein to maintain this hot body. Also, I like dessert.
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She keeps her eyes glued to the rockface in front of her, doesn't dare to cast her gaze downwards. Picks her way down through touch and movement more than from sight. Call it a survival tactic, one she hopes will keep them both alive for long enough to get the fuck out of here.
When Laura breaks her silence Gideon snorts a laugh; honestly, hearing Laura's voice cuts through the painful tension, helps her think of something other than the yawning space beneath them.]
Yeah? Well I'm warning you now that I'm not a cheap date. It takes a loooot of protein to maintain this hot body. Also, I like dessert.