[ If she didn't already have a number of things to focus on, she might have seen the much taller man approach—or, at the very least, noticed the way the sea of people parted after he tugged the first few people aside. It isn't until his arm reaches from the side, gripping the person who had begun to lift her up that the slight blond notices anything is amiss.
Following the commotion, she feels her feet just as quickly touch the cobblestone ground again and, blinking almost comically wide, she tips her chin up to cast a glance over her shoulder and— ]
...
[ Oh, you're. Very intimidating, sir. Suddenly she's very grateful that this rumbling stranger seems to be on her side here. Feeling the crowd begin to back away, giving both Stone and Lux enough space to breathe, she turns slowly toward him; looking up in quiet awe. ]
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Following the commotion, she feels her feet just as quickly touch the cobblestone ground again and, blinking almost comically wide, she tips her chin up to cast a glance over her shoulder and— ]
...
[ Oh, you're. Very intimidating, sir. Suddenly she's very grateful that this rumbling stranger seems to be on her side here. Feeling the crowd begin to back away, giving both Stone and Lux enough space to breathe, she turns slowly toward him; looking up in quiet awe. ]
Ah—
[ Find your tongue, girl. It's fine. ]
You really didn't—
[ Thank him, Lux. ]
I appreciate the help.