[She tries, she really does. She sucks in the breath, as deep as she can with the horrible clench of her diaphragm, and holds it in place. But her racing heart is too much, too fast, and any sense of stability dissolves into a shudder.]
That’s better [, she lies, trying to hold her shoulders up a bit. Blood beads up on her arms, proof of a beating heart. She tries another breath, forcing her chest still this time, so Alex doesn’t see the struggle.] Thanks
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That’s better [, she lies, trying to hold her shoulders up a bit. Blood beads up on her arms, proof of a beating heart. She tries another breath, forcing her chest still this time, so Alex doesn’t see the struggle.] Thanks