[ A swift hiss of breath is her only reaction to the prick of the needle, the area already painful as is. The numbing is quite effective, quick to take action. Elena barely feels it when he gets the area wrapped up. ]

We need to go then. I don't know about you but I really don't want to run into another group of Descendents. Now I know how you probably felt when you were running around and I was trying to find the rope.

[ A weak chuckle. She moves to rise from the crate, reaching out for the wall for balance as she almost buckles— ]

Ooooookay, so let's not do any sudden movements...

[ Dizzy, so dizzy. Her head ducks as she focuses on her breathing—stay conscious stay awake stay awake. ]