Jax felt the crushing weight of the gorgon's tail against his chest, even through his petrified state. The impact had been strong, like being struck by a falling tree. He was thankful for his Black Lead armor absorbing most of the impact. Without it, that blow would have most likely killed him just then.
He was thankful for Melayne creating such incredible armor.
He was on the ground, trying to move, but nothing he did could work. His body was frozen in place, only his senses and his thoughts working at the moment. He couldn't even hear his own heartbeat.
Lucille arrived next to him, kneeling down to check his condition. Her hands moved quickly, searching for obvious injuries while keeping one eye on the ongoing battle. "You're alright," she said, her voice steady. "You'll unpetrify in a bit. Hang on."
She pulled out her bow and arrow, nocking it with great familiarity.
Jax wanted to ask if she had used a bow and arrow before this.
