As this was my moment of death, I didn't care anymore.
If I couldn't get what I needed through honesty, then lying it was.
'Let's see how this plays out.'
I immediately cooked up something obnoxious as I turned to face Kassie, my chest rising and falling, each breath weaker than the last.
"Kassie…" My voice came out barely above a whisper. "There's no hope for me… I think I'm going to die…"
She frowned.
"I'll find someone. If I have to scale this entire frozen hellscape, I'll bring you help." She stood sharply, but I caught her hand before she could move.
My voice emerged weaker now, hoarse, punctuated by coughs. "Do you want to leave me to die alone…?" I managed a pained smile. "And please… I wouldn't want you running around in the cold… butt naked…"
'This damn place doesn't deserve to see you in your glorious booty, damnit.'
She stayed still, looking down at me with furrowed brows.
