The bridge swayed one final time behind them, creaking like it was personally offended by their survival. Alex stood on solid rock for three full seconds before his knees decided to remember they existed and promptly buckled. Naga caught him before he could drop, one strong arm around his waist, the other steadying the two carriers against his chest.
Onyx, still half-asleep in his pouch, made a tiny grumbling hiss and went right back to snoring.
Siddy, on the other hand, immediately tried to launch himself out of his carrier the second Alex's grip loosened, tiny fangs flashing as he aimed for the nearest interesting rock overhang.
"No," Alex said, voice hoarse but firm, shoving the adventurous snakeling's head back down. "We are not doing aerial reconnaissance today. Stay. Inside."
Siddy hissed in betrayal, but the sound was muffled by leather and exhaustion.
Leo was already checking Jade, running careful hands over the largest baby's scales. "Everyone intact?"
