[Gallagher]

Raising a single brow down at her, he glanced briefly to their right, then turned his attention ahead as he got moving again. While he was never one for any sorts of athletics, and certainly never cared to build up his strength, he found that he had even less trouble handling her that he'd thought he would. Still, he mused, it was probably a good thing there wasn't about to be any stairs to deal with, too. "You know, you remind me a little of my sister."

Nikolaus was panting by the time he reached the clinic again. He ran a hand back through his hair and shut his eyes, attempting to slow his breathing. The last thing he wanted was to look like a damn mess, even if that was exactly how he felt. After another moment, he dropped his hand and entered the room.