[ She's been all action since showing up, and that's an easy state to be in, but this? This leaves her stunned, at least at first. Like a grotesque scene from a painting.
As soon as the woman starts speaking, before even giving any cause, Vi's splashing through the slimy water to see if she can force the woman free. It itches, but at first she ignores it. Who is she? Who knows. She's a captive, and that's all that matters. But somehow, even with Vi's hextech gauntlets, they won't break apart. The woman's sob story might leave Vi shaking if not for keeping the goal in mind (her own mother? how?). ]
Hey, can you—
[ —"hold out a torch" she would have said, but that magic with Hermione's wand is pleasant surprise. Frustration is momentarily traded for a grateful little nod as she drops the heavy gauntlets next to the pool and yanks off her jacket before splashing back in, using the light as a guide. It burns even more, now, and although she might not be bothered too much by the disgusting consistency of the water, the spreading rash isn't like standard pain. A punch to the gut would feel better, and Vi is gritting her teeth through it and trying not to begin flailing to scratch at her skin. Splashing would only make it worse. ]
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As soon as the woman starts speaking, before even giving any cause, Vi's splashing through the slimy water to see if she can force the woman free. It itches, but at first she ignores it. Who is she? Who knows. She's a captive, and that's all that matters. But somehow, even with Vi's hextech gauntlets, they won't break apart. The woman's sob story might leave Vi shaking if not for keeping the goal in mind (her own mother? how?). ]
Hey, can you—
[ —"hold out a torch" she would have said, but that magic with Hermione's wand is pleasant surprise. Frustration is momentarily traded for a grateful little nod as she drops the heavy gauntlets next to the pool and yanks off her jacket before splashing back in, using the light as a guide. It burns even more, now, and although she might not be bothered too much by the disgusting consistency of the water, the spreading rash isn't like standard pain. A punch to the gut would feel better, and Vi is gritting her teeth through it and trying not to begin flailing to scratch at her skin. Splashing would only make it worse. ]
Fuck, don't come in here!