Joey's eyes watched Lucy, who was floating in mid-air.

She saw Lucy push her aside, take the hit in her place, and rise into the air.

Despite having no wings, Lucy defied gravity and flew.

Though it was natural for her eyes to close, Joey absent-mindedly watched as Lucy ascended.

And before long, a thunk! echoed through the air.

The descent was instantaneous compared to the eternity of the rise.

Joey, who had forgotten where she was, looked vacantly at the spot where Lucy had fallen, hearing her groaning on the floor.

Because of me.

Because I failed to react.