Down.

Vivia shuddered as the slime left her soaking undergarments, sliding down the inside of her thigh. It seemed to follow the trail of liquid that ran down her unhindered leg, moving through the tight space between her breeches and skin as it traveled lower.

For a time it seemed to linger in the back of her boot, slowly settling in beneath her left foot. When she had the energy once more, she tried to work herself free from the tree, twisting and thrashing, grunting with effort, and yet she still remained stuck.

It then came upon her that her struggles had been heard, when a girl called out from beyond her very limited vision.

“Hello? Is anyone there?” came the question from some distance away.

Vivia didn't care to be discovered in this state, however she wasn't entirely sure she could get out of it on her own. She had to decide whether to respond to the call, or remain silent.