[God Quest] I'll bring you further roses, but it does you no good

ludo Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own "It's alright, son. I know the way through. I've got you." I've got you now. Walking was becoming increasingly difficult, and her footsteps were clumsy and awkward as they ploughed deeper into the bog. The trees were sparse here, and the branches that did poke out of the mud were nothing more than sad, flailing fingers. Much farther and it would be near treacherous for them to continue. Still she persisted, until he pulled against her hand. At his resistance she seemed to wither, almost, rather than tugging him further, letting out a soft oh and staggering. She put her free hand to her head, as if overcome by a wave of dizziness. "No, Remi. We must go this way." Her voice came out in a slight rasp, and as she turned to implore him her face was pale and wan, drawn with an illness he would recognise very well indeed.