[ Ruby nods, holding her hand back just as tightly. It hasn't quite registered to her what's likely to happen, thinking that perhaps it will be a spell to make them both a little faster...
When Ochako kicks off it is the kindest of fates that Ruby's instincts tell her to hold on tighter to the other girl's hand, rather than a flinch response that might cause one to lose grip. Less kind as a fate, at least to Ruby's pride, is how the girl let out a loud yelp of surprise, followed by her reaching out with her other hand to grab at Ochako's arm for more stability as her body tried to keep up with the speed.
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When Ochako kicks off it is the kindest of fates that Ruby's instincts tell her to hold on tighter to the other girl's hand, rather than a flinch response that might cause one to lose grip. Less kind as a fate, at least to Ruby's pride, is how the girl let out a loud yelp of surprise, followed by her reaching out with her other hand to grab at Ochako's arm for more stability as her body tried to keep up with the speed.
This was not what she expected! ]