[ Absinthe gasps for air when he's released -- his eyes open and his mouth parts as his breath comes in, his aching lugs relieved and adrenaline running through his veins as he can finally breathe again. his nails only curl more deeply into Levity's back as he pants, wanting to speak but not being able to make the effort quite at the moment --

but he does manage a breathless, pleased laugh, slips sliding into a sharp smile. ]