Bridgett let out a low grunt as shrapnel from the tree peppered her back and sides, several larger pieces became lodged in her side, pinning her cloak to her. Breathing was becoming more and more difficult as they continued their rapid flight from the Ursa Major, which was closing rapidly on them. She knew she couldn't keep this up too much longer, when Abel's question snapped her out of her revelry, causing her to stumble and fall. Using Rakurai she was able to pull herself up along their path to get on a branch ahead of Abel a little ways.

Bridgett gasped for breath and her voice was strained as she spoke, [b]"Pretty sure I've got some cracked ribs, and these splinters aren't helping. We need to find somewhere to hole up, hinder this things movement, hide from it if we can. Cave is the closest thing I can think of, care to make any other suggestions? It's got to be close, I'm about finished here."[/b]

Wincing, she began pulling out the larger splinters, counting on her tight clothing to staunch the bleeding at least a little while she waited for Abel to catch up.