I’m… kind of used to pushing myself to keep moving, no matter how bad things get. This is admittedly the worst I’ve ever had it, though.

[Which is saying a lot, considering how endless the conflict at home seemed… but back there, she hadn’t had to contend with such serious wounds like this nor a threat that was quite as unpredictable as the zombies out here are.

She tries for a somewhat rueful smile, and she shrugs.]

I can’t let myself be a burden to everyone here. And if I can still be a help to people, then I have to try. There’s not really any other choice.