-Zavien-
He found it hard to swallow as he tried to prepare an answer. Zavien didn't think he could convince himself to jump down to the lower platform, but he couldn't let the fear control him. Taking a deep breath, he calmed his heartrate enough to look down at the rock creature's hiding place. It wasn't that far, but his vision still rippled, making him look up to Koa. Before he could change his mind, he nodded down. His fingers turned white against the ropes as he pulled a dagger from his belt. The large sword on his side would be more cumbersome than helpful. Giving his friend a nervous chuckle, he said, "Let's do this before my courage flees."
Kneeling closer to the edge, he let go of the rope, his breaths coming fast and deep. He would not give up here. Not when he was so close. For Mr. Matas. With that thought, he stepped off the cliff and down towards their target, clenching his teeth. It was a fine line between looking at the swimming, racing ground below and trying not to scream. Yet the fall seemed to last an eternity. Zavien nearly let go of his dagger in the leap, but he managed to tighten his grip enough to keep the sweat from ripping it away. When his feet made contact with the rock, he gave a short tumble to absorb the impact, nearly losing himself off the next ledge. He loosened his jaw to suck in a large breath, turning back to Koa with blatant fear and adrenaline pounding through his head. In the emotional haze, he almost forgot to attack the rock slider, but then it was barreling towards him, sobering him quickly. Lifting his dagger, he lunged to strike.
Kneeling closer to the edge, he let go of the rope, his breaths coming fast and deep. He would not give up here. Not when he was so close. For Mr. Matas. With that thought, he stepped off the cliff and down towards their target, clenching his teeth. It was a fine line between looking at the swimming, racing ground below and trying not to scream. Yet the fall seemed to last an eternity. Zavien nearly let go of his dagger in the leap, but he managed to tighten his grip enough to keep the sweat from ripping it away. When his feet made contact with the rock, he gave a short tumble to absorb the impact, nearly losing himself off the next ledge. He loosened his jaw to suck in a large breath, turning back to Koa with blatant fear and adrenaline pounding through his head. In the emotional haze, he almost forgot to attack the rock slider, but then it was barreling towards him, sobering him quickly. Lifting his dagger, he lunged to strike.
Life is getting up one more time
than you've been knocked down.
than you've been knocked down.
