[PQ] From the Ashes, part 2

I am my mother's child, I'll love you till my breathing stops
I'll love you till you call the cops on me

The honeybee girl was only too eager to help, and her exuberance paid off in spades – emitting her last squeal of delight once she departed from the stands, and gave her tools back (which was really too bad, because all of the things they’d been letting her use would’ve made excellent weapons). The next set of directions were announced after lunch and a break, and when Jigano turned towards her and Rory, she was surprised that she was being called for her strength again. Maybe it was because she’d never thought of herself as strong; perhaps in mind and spirit, but after all her training, all her efforts, perhaps now was the time where she could be considered more than persevering. “Won’t let you down!” She winked at Jigano, then twisted her mischievous grin back to Rory, pulling back a sleeve to insinuate her massive muscles (lean at best). Then she waited for Amalia and Sascha to be finished or in place, before their roles were necessary, marching over to where the arches would need their support. Her hands grasped hold of the ends, and then a little higher up once she felt secured, grounding her weight into the floor, practicing the precision and strength training Wessex had always insinuated to her. Even if the task was tough, the girl drew in deep, slow breaths, tightened her core, hoping to add brawn into her stance. M e l i t a But in our darkest hours, I stumbled on a secret power I'll find a way to be without you, babe