One foot in front of another, she could do. In fact, it was better than standing in one place as it gave her somewhere to place her focus other than the fact that getting shot was traumatic and incredibly painful. Elissa intended to make it to the Backwater Brig by force of will alone, if necessary, and the set of her jaw more than communicated that determination.

Still, she let Haytham undertake the duties of lookout and protector without protest or complaint. This time. "I do believe Harlock headed that way after we exited the forest to do just that."