it would burn her as well - collapse

[Ares]

A R E S

They said "Be strong," they said, "Never be weak."
So I cut everyone off and isolated myself. I will never be weak.

The child sat up with Moth's help, head angled down to avoid the gazes of Els and Aurum. Gently she shook her head, "My legs don't hurt.. my head does.." She said quietly, attempting to roll a shoulder. "My back, too.."

The world threatened to swirl around her. "Tired.."

"Speech"

— Reggan