[In contrast to the brisk pace with which he was previously following Gray's instructions, Liem's progress now is painstakingly slow. He trudges forward at a snail's pace, putting one foot heavily in front of the other on his way around the course's remaining obstacles, his face a mask of concentration. Before, his blindness was the biggest challenge he was facing. Now the burden in his arms demands his full attention.
He's grateful that he at least doesn't have to contend with any difficult obstacles while so severely handicapped, but as they progress along the course, the girl in his arms only seems to become heavier. By the time they near the finish line, tremors run through him and his breaths come heavily. It's taking everything he has to avoid fumbling Gray and her carried burdens right onto the track.]
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He's grateful that he at least doesn't have to contend with any difficult obstacles while so severely handicapped, but as they progress along the course, the girl in his arms only seems to become heavier. By the time they near the finish line, tremors run through him and his breaths come heavily. It's taking everything he has to avoid fumbling Gray and her carried burdens right onto the track.]