Chiro saw the alleyway, could sniff out the river beyond it.   There was two problems with that.  His wounds, and the poison circulating through his system.  It was a struggle to breath for one.<br/><br/>He continues pushing towards the edge of town, not willing to give in.  Especially not now.  The river wasn't an option.<br/>'I'd die before I swam for five minutes.  My wounds are too grevious.  It'd put me in shock.  It'd help the Paralysis along to the point I couldn't move.  I'd drown.  East..keep..moving, Chiro.'<br/>His internal monologue continued, pushing his body east.<br/><br/>---------<br/><br/>The hand Emiko now held, had scales..but only along the back of the hand to  the second knuckle of each finger.  Her wrist was the exception, having what could be called a bracelet of scales connecting her new flesh to her old flesh.<br/><br/>Iln smiled gently, "You are restored.  I suggest getting something to eat before it ends up making you too hungry to do anything.  Rest afterwards."<br/>Iln continued to pet over her bloated sides, still unable to reach the ground except by tail for the heavy dome supporting her full of her meal.