[Seeing someone smaller and weaker than him more easily able to keep going is enough of a sting to Ravus's pride that he does as he says, imitating him in pulling himself along. Of course he hasn't stopped thinking of getting out, but he'd been dwelling too much on not being able to. Changing his thoughts, thinking instead of what awaits outside, the one important person who awaits him, is enough to add positivity to motivate him to keep going.
Gradually, the air around him, too, becomes less oppressive, and movement eases.]
--It seems to be working. [He notes that with some surprise, as he continues on. He's still getting used to emotions in this place, and for someone not really in tune with his own emotions, things like this continue to throw him off every time.]
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Gradually, the air around him, too, becomes less oppressive, and movement eases.]
--It seems to be working. [He notes that with some surprise, as he continues on. He's still getting used to emotions in this place, and for someone not really in tune with his own emotions, things like this continue to throw him off every time.]