Devika looked up at John, figuring she should get up. But she didn't move. "...They all knew I was weak, John. Everyone saw it, I was the big target, ready to be singled out." She inhaled slow, to put a stop to the tears that were building up in her. "What do I even try for?"

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Kijani nodded to Anthony, before turning around and walking backwards, keeping watch on Anthony's back and preventing anyone from sneaking up that way. All of her years of walking and reading gave her an excellent sense of where she was in her environment. She sidestepped trees and branches as she kept watch while walking backwards.