[It's a while before it starts to really work. Hiccuping, gasping, makes it hard to regulate her breathing for a time. But eventually he'll notice her starting to grip his hand back. A grip that gets harder the more time goes on.
Eventually, she's able to speak again. Her head isn't fully clear, but...]
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Eventually, she's able to speak again. Her head isn't fully clear, but...]
You didn't- you didn't have to do that.