“You know something that I wonder about?” Tanya asked breathlessly.

            “Are you sure you should be talking?” Kairyna asked with a laugh. Her breathing wasn’t nearly as laboured, but then, she’d been building up her endurance for longer. These jogs weren’t quite as straining as they had been at first.

            “Don’t make fun,” Tanya wheezed as her footsteps faltered.

            Kairyna paused to run in place before coming to a complete stop. “Do you need a break?”

            “Just a short one.”

            “Do you know what Ravyn would say?” Kairyna said mischievously.

            Tanya’s face creased in worry.

            “Those monsters won’t give you a chance to catch your breath.” She laughed. “Good thing he isn’t here. What’s your curiosity?”

            “I wonder what will happen if we do manage to get out of here...

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