[ Focus. Yes, that's nothing new. He focuses on his feet. On Hakuno's voice. On the heartbeats as loud as his ragged breath. The horizon will soon close in. Hope overtakes dread, but since when had he ever felt dread? This isn't like him. Death's never been so tangible before. Even when Rika died, he—
He runs faster. It's not enough to overtake Hakuno, but her burden is lighter. ]
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He runs faster. It's not enough to overtake Hakuno, but her burden is lighter. ]
...Hakuno. We can't lead it to the shelter.