[ Even with smoke still billowing off of his reformed body, Jack can see that Gabriel is about to pass out. He can still read every inch of his body language. That attack had been his last ditch effort to make sure they got out of here, and Jack isn't about to waste it.
It's shocking enough that Gabriel would admit that he's no longer able to move on his own, a clear indication that their situation is dire. Gabriel's laughs had always been dry, but this one is exhausted on top of that. ]
I've got you.
[ Gabriel sways toward him, halfway to collapse, and Jack reaches out to grab him and scoop him up over his shoulder, into a fireman's carry. His weight feels solid enough now, and that's what Jack focuses on as he keeps running, the exit rapidly approaching.
When he reaches the door, he kicks it open, then starts down a flight of stairs at record speed. They're outdoors now, and the bike he used to get here isn't far. They're almost in the clear... ]
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It's shocking enough that Gabriel would admit that he's no longer able to move on his own, a clear indication that their situation is dire. Gabriel's laughs had always been dry, but this one is exhausted on top of that. ]
I've got you.
[ Gabriel sways toward him, halfway to collapse, and Jack reaches out to grab him and scoop him up over his shoulder, into a fireman's carry. His weight feels solid enough now, and that's what Jack focuses on as he keeps running, the exit rapidly approaching.
When he reaches the door, he kicks it open, then starts down a flight of stairs at record speed. They're outdoors now, and the bike he used to get here isn't far. They're almost in the clear... ]