Rex clamped her eyes shut.
She was hyperventilating-
She couldn't breathe-
The tears started and she was unable to stop them.
STUPID WEAK FOOL! Her mind screamed at her.
Rex's breath hitched in her lungs. She couldn't do this. She had to LEAVE-
Unable to stop herself, she ran away behind a near building, crouching against a wall and pressing her back to the stone.
Rex swallowed her fear. Act braver than you are. Be strong enough that they can't hurt you. "My name is Araxie Vesper." She left Daniel's side and held out her hand to the woman. "It's nice to meet you."
Rex turned toward the voice. She could feel her confidence evaporating rapidly. She released Daniel and pressed her shoulder against him, trying to hide and not appear to be hiding.