ray of sunshine
Clementine remained silent for the sake of the ice, she feared any sudden screech or yelp would send her under. Despite her trembles she remained completely still and the ice did as well. There were no further cracks for the time being but the sheer fear of her situation caused the babe's teeth to chatter. Clem was not afraid of much but this was horrifying. Freezing water with the chance of getting washed away from the hole was terrifying. Who knows if she would drown first or freeze to death? Yet, the strong woman pushed those negative thoughts from her mind and began to search for her way out. The woman faced the opposite direction she came thus she did not hear or notice the stranger coming up at her rear. He was far enough away and his voice traveled so softly that he didn't spook her. Clementine digested the words and nodded to herself. It was time to move, despite her fear to do so. This stranger was right if she did not move the ice wouldn't hold her form, she wasn't the smallest femme ever. Thus, Clementine took in a deep breath before slowly turning around. Her belly slid against the cracked ice and her paws selected sturdied flat bits to press against. She felt like a seal, but a seal in a really messed up situation. Suddenly Clementine was face to face with this stranger. Her silver-blue gaze connected with his crimson, silently pleading for his help. With another deep breath she began to very gently and slowly crawl towards the path in which she came. Carefully placing her front paws to pull her along the ice and her rear wiggled to push her forward. Clem did not want to risk standing and rather evenly distribute her weight with her abdomen. Her eyes moved towards the male's and she offered him a very shaky smile. "Thank you.." But, it seems she didn't listen to the last word he has said to her.. to hurry. CRACK Suddenly more ice cracked and a hole behind her formed. Ice plunged into the water below and cracks appeared by the dozen. Slowly the ice fell into the freezing water behind her. Without even looking over her shoulder the woman stood and ran for it. Clementine chose the path with the less cracks and perhaps stronger ice, digging her claws into each step in order to maintain her balance. "RUN!" Her voice was commanding and windswept as she quickly darted through the submerged forest. More cracks could be heard behind her due to the force of her steps but the babe did not stop until she finally made it to land. Clementine plummeted into the snow with frozen paws. She slowed down and quickly pivoted around to look for the stranger. Worry struck her core.. Would he need saving now? What has she caused..? speech action |