[1x1] the hunger games

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Kolh's leg pulled free of the mud. He mumbled a quick thanks and began to limp as fast as he could again. The forest floor was turning into a mud pit, and if they didn't get out quick enough, they would get stuck in the mud.

[Felixmiaoun]

"No problem," Ethan said, and continued to run. He could feel the mud pulling at him, but he kept moving.

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Kolh was starting to fall behind. His legs were covered in mud which was starting to weight down. The muddy ground was pulling at his legs, and he was starting to lose his strength to pull them out.

[Felixmiaoun]

Ethan noticed him starting to slow down. “Hey man, want me to carry you?” he offered.

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

"Ummm...," He ducked his head, a bit nervous. He would be uncomfortable with being carried. "I'll just weight you down," he said. It was hard enough to walk through this stuff, but having the extra weight of a person? That would make things much worse.

[Felixmiaoun]

"It's fine," Ethan said, seeming casual about it. "I used to do a lot of lifting back home."

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

"Ummm... okay....," he hesitantly agreed.

[Felixmiaoun]

"If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me," Ethan replied, and picked him up. He then started to walk again, but a bit slower than before.

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Kolh stiffened right away, when Ethan picked him up. His cheeks burned red, and he had to duck his face so the whole nation wouldn't see him blushing.

[Felixmiaoun]

Ethan saw him blush, and let out a soft chuckle. He was secretly enjoying this, even though it was harder to walk through the mud.