Effort

His hand around her waist sent heat up the back of her neck. Clearing her throat, she took a deep breath to maintain her composure. s they made their way through the crowd, and out to the horse, she leaned on the post that he was tied up at.

"Aren't you," taking a deep breath she looked up at the furry beast, "worried that the Orc," taking another deep breath she looked down at the ground, "is some how trapping us?" She took a breath of relief now that her statement was over. The effort that it took to make the statement clear was far too much. Moving to the side of the horse, she waved for help.