Reiko Hinomoto vs. Ms. Spencer - Refresher Course

[BlackAkuma]

It was only three seconds, but God, did it feel like three hours to Muriel.

She was at the end of her rope, and they both knew it. If Reiko escaped this hold, she frankly didn’t know if she would have the wherewithal to mount another offensive and retake the match. The Zero Fighter was known for her last minute comebacks, something that Anesthesia had discovered more than a few times, and she had no delusions that the same fate could befall her.

Luckily, she wouldn’t have to find out. She held tight, wrenched the hold as hard as she could, and she was rewarded with the sweet sound of the bell ringing. Relief. Sweet, merciful relief.

Muriel immediately released the hold and moved laid Reiko down, gently as could be. Kneeling at her side, she tried to rouse the woman back into consciousness and ensure she was doing well - the last thing she wanted was to do an old friend lasting damage.