(OOC: Now you're making me feel guilty about my comments; I guess I will just keep my mouth shut the next time... But to answer your question, it's still a lot of words, but the conviction is a great improvement
Anyway, the mini-quest I've designed would be boring with only her around and she would have greater difficulty surviving it.)
As she staggers, she grips on the railing of the bridge for support and hears Larry's words. Turning to him, her eyes relent a little and she mutters ~
"You are courting death, Larry..." ~
How I wish someone would hold me... ~ Her cheeks turn pink, as she hopes the longing in her eyes does not give her away. ~