[The feeling of talons digging into him is, well, it's not alarming exactly. But it is surprising. Did she always have talons? He does not believe so, how odd. Though now is hardly the time to question her shifting anatomy.
It does not lessen his hold, and he keeps his heels tightly ground into the machine as it continues to try to throw them. Likewise, his grip on the handhold stays tight, and for all it tries to wear him down, he is utterly indefatigable.
Honestly, those claws in him only inspires him to change what he's doing with his free arm. The counterbalance is important, but it means nothing if he loses his companion. Thus he swiftly places his hand on her wrist, resting his arm ontop of hers, all to keep her securely there. Reinforcing her hold.
Still he moves with the motions of the machine, anticipating it all now. He doesn't know how much longer they have, moments like these turn seconds into minutes, and they have to make it to 45 of the former. By his estimation, they're bound to be halfway there at least...]
oh bless
It does not lessen his hold, and he keeps his heels tightly ground into the machine as it continues to try to throw them. Likewise, his grip on the handhold stays tight, and for all it tries to wear him down, he is utterly indefatigable.
Honestly, those claws in him only inspires him to change what he's doing with his free arm. The counterbalance is important, but it means nothing if he loses his companion. Thus he swiftly places his hand on her wrist, resting his arm ontop of hers, all to keep her securely there. Reinforcing her hold.
Still he moves with the motions of the machine, anticipating it all now. He doesn't know how much longer they have, moments like these turn seconds into minutes, and they have to make it to 45 of the former. By his estimation, they're bound to be halfway there at least...]