[Ryou flails in panic, but on instinct, his body rights itself, both with a combination of angling his wings, and moving his tail. It's not really a positive though, because he can see the ground now. Ryou's never really been afraid of heights, but it is very alarming to see the ground approaching so quickly.
He hadn't heard Atem say his name, understandably, but he does feel Atem's wiry arms close in around him, and he hears "Spread your wings!"...so he tries to do just that.
Three stories later...he manages to spread them out and catch air. The pressure of air working against the feathers and batlike wing makes his chest hurt, but better a bit of overstretched muscles than a broken wrist or something worse. Now he's moving at a much, much lower rate of descent, but his heart is still pounding like mad, and his fur is standing on end. That was definitely a shock he didn't expect.
Also that shirt is gone, revealing his patterning and the white fur that runs down his chest and belly. He's not worried about it he doubts Atem's worried about it either.
Flying takes priority!]
Nnngh! I'm sorry, I didn't--mean to lose my balance...!!
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He hadn't heard Atem say his name, understandably, but he does feel Atem's wiry arms close in around him, and he hears "Spread your wings!"...so he tries to do just that.
Three stories later...he manages to spread them out and catch air. The pressure of air working against the feathers and batlike wing makes his chest hurt, but better a bit of overstretched muscles than a broken wrist or something worse. Now he's moving at a much, much lower rate of descent, but his heart is still pounding like mad, and his fur is standing on end. That was definitely a shock he didn't expect.
Also that shirt is gone, revealing his patterning and the white fur that runs down his chest and belly. He's not worried about it he doubts Atem's worried about it either.
Flying takes priority!]
Nnngh! I'm sorry, I didn't--mean to lose my balance...!!