Masina's next tug on the chain was abrupt with impatience. When Mohini's body thudded against the earth she turned and threaded fingers through the woman's hair. Gripping Mohini's head by the roots of her tresses Masina pulled her up to her knees.<br/><strong><br/>"You tried Milkmaid, do not worry." </strong>Masina pushed her forward to hands and knees.<strong>"You may crawl."</strong><br/><br/>Her tone was neither kind nor cruel, the reassurance and declaration delivered in the manner of a list being ticked off as she began to lead Mohini the last few meters to the building.<br/><br/>