super paradise i held on to

i reach out to my lifeline, the angels laugh in paradise

El moves in and out of bodily awareness as Fox dresses their arm, trying not to think about what just happened but failing quite miserably. At least they still had their bow... They wonder for a moment if getting it had been worth the injury to their arm, then they banish the thought immediately with shame. It's their father's bow; of course it was worth it.

They appreciated Fox's help with the bandage and getting to their feet; now that their arm wasn't bleeding profusely, they were starting to feel a tiny bit better. After a little bit of walking with Fox's help, El's pride is too wounded to continue this way, so they ease themself away from him and say,

"I think I can walk okay now, thanks. Who's this person with healing magic?" El was honestly just expecting a "good luck" from Fox and a rough time with some stitches tonight at their homestead, but apparently he still wants to help. After all this kindness from him, El feels bad that they've been so secretive. "No, besides my arm, I think I'm okay. That gator was one thing, but then that other creature showed up and I seriously thought I might not survive. I'm lucky it wasn't interested in me."

they say i am my own lifeline

ELEFTHERIA