[ Now he registers words, meanings, more besides. He hears the uneasiness in Koltira's voice and raises his hand to Koltira's shoulder, in what might've been a reassuring gesture if it weren't for the shakiness of his fingers. With his other hand he clutches at his own throat, hard.
With the minutes passing by and no new assault upon his person, Bariyan deems it safe to attempt sitting up. ]
Koltira. [ His voice is weakened, barely intelligible. He tries to ask are you done?, next, but it sounds like a death rattle. ]
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With the minutes passing by and no new assault upon his person, Bariyan deems it safe to attempt sitting up. ]
Koltira. [ His voice is weakened, barely intelligible. He tries to ask are you done?, next, but it sounds like a death rattle. ]