[ Chall counts under her breath as the first shots of adrenaline kick in, and she feels Li's guiding (though none too gentle) touch.
She holds onto her breath in the same manner as she clutches at her skirts so as it doesn't get caught in her shoes. She barely hears the sounds and quips of surprise/amusement/awe made by her schoolmates as she tucks in and lets herself fall into the ground floor shrubbery. She looks up to call -- ]
Li!
[ Chall certainly hopes he manages to escape as well since this is his plan after all! And oh, getting out of the way ajdkfjsdk never mind the bits of dress and veil that get caught in the twigs and the leaves in her hair! ]