[ that's the issue here. the more energy she exerts, the worse it is. limits be damned, especially as he pushes his speed further by emitting one sonic boom to catch maria before she even touches the ground. her body doesn't need to be tainted by the carnage, and part of shadow is expecting himself to pass right through her.
it doesn't happen, the warmth of her body settles into his arms, cradling the young girl in his grasp. part of him is... shocked, unsure, confused, but he cannot ignore the concern that settles on his face when he looks at her. the substance on his fur stains her clothes, as he slowly comes to a stop, making sure not to move too fast to ensure he doesn't cause her any harm. ]
M...
[ he wants to say her name again, but he's still taken aback by this. the fact that he can touch her, that she's the same size as always... she's never been heavy, but due to her disease, even her eating had trials and errors. if only he could ask has she been taking care of herself, but... she's not even supposed to be here.
if only his body would shake, but no... instead his heart aches, he feels a pain inside of his chest. ]
Maria... I...
[ he holds her between the bodies laying against the ground, a small dinging as gained points show on the billboards. ] ...I...
its time to open that one shadow gen manga there were so many cute marias
it doesn't happen, the warmth of her body settles into his arms, cradling the young girl in his grasp. part of him is... shocked, unsure, confused, but he cannot ignore the concern that settles on his face when he looks at her. the substance on his fur stains her clothes, as he slowly comes to a stop, making sure not to move too fast to ensure he doesn't cause her any harm. ]
M...
[ he wants to say her name again, but he's still taken aback by this. the fact that he can touch her, that she's the same size as always... she's never been heavy, but due to her disease, even her eating had trials and errors. if only he could ask has she been taking care of herself, but... she's not even supposed to be here.
if only his body would shake, but no... instead his heart aches, he feels a pain inside of his chest. ]
Maria... I...
[ he holds her between the bodies laying against the ground, a small dinging as gained points show on the billboards. ] ...I...