We're All a Little Mad // OxO // Closed

Aliana bit her cheek before she quietly said, “I, I think I can do it on my own.”

Hatta nodded, and slowly removed his hand.

Aliana focused on keeping herself a float. It worked for a few moments before she started to sink again.

Hatta gently supported her when she started sinking.

Aliana looked at Hatta grinning, "I did it on my own for a little bit!"

Hatta grinned back. "Yeah, you did!"

Aliana was still grinning. She could do it on her own.

Hatta looked down at her, smiling happily.

Aliana gave him a grin, "So, how long will we be doing this?"

Hatta shrugged. "How long do you want to?"

Aliana thought for a moment, "Until I can do it on my own?"

He smiled. "Alright."

Aliana gave him another smile, "Thanks."

Hatta smiled back. "You're welcome."

Aliana let out a sigh through her nose and continued trying to figure out how to float on her own.

Hatta supported her gently.

Aliana looked at Hatta, "I, I want to try on my own again."

Hatta nodded, and slowly let go.

Aliana let out a deep breath and kept herself a float without any help.

Hatta smiled down at her.

Aliana smiled up at him. She went to speak and began sinking slightly. Panic started to take her systems again and she closed her mouth shut to focus on floating again.

Hatta watched her, not moving to assist her just yet. He wanted her to be able to do it on her own.

Aliana managed to recover for a moment, but her heart was pounding and immediately she started to sink again. Her whole body was stiff and she couldn't move her frozen limbs.

Hatta supported her quickly. "Hey, you okay?"

Aliana looked at Hatta the panic still present in her eyes. She took a few breaths trying to still her pounding heart, "I, I, I think so."

Hatta held her up gently. "You sure?" He said softly.

"No. Can, can we stop now?" Aliana responded sheepishly. She didn't know if she would be able to do it again.

Hatta nodded. "We can stop." He replied softly.

Aliana nodded and went to try and touch the bottom, "O-okay."

Hatta gently helped her back to a standing position.