[E] Rosalie Salt - 1

[Tieren]

Before lies a rather small, dark, and dank passageway. The size seems just big enough to walk through, as well as any companions without causing anyone to squish. Even the one with the large machine would find it just big enough for it to get through without scraping along the walls. It was as though each one was designed specifically for each person. Could this be what the person who registered all for the exam was typing in the entire time?

As the passage continued to be navigated, the lights barely lighting up the walls, floor, and ceiling, a voice would finally ring out through the area, one that was rather familiar. It was the registrar, and apparent proctor of the exams.

”Greetings to you all for participating in the exams. For passing through your doorways, you have chosen to partake in this years Chuunin Examinations. Before the exams truly begin, I have an announcement to make. Three participants did not meet the deadline. Asami Lei-Fong and Sasayaki Hateke of Leaf as well as Kaoru Takeuchi of Waterfall did not make it to their doors in time. As such, they have been disqualified, leaving the number of participants at Twenty Four.”

”Now then. As stated before, for these exams, you will be working alone, or with whichever animal or mechanical companion you brought with you. Each of you will be watched every step of the way. In a few moments, you'll step into a larger room where you will see a few things that we will be giving you for these exams.”

After those words were said, that room started to light up before each individual. It wasn't incredibly large, but gave a bit more breathing room unlike the previous passage. In the center of the room was a table. On it held a circular disk, a black box, and a small earpiece.

”Before you lies three things. A earpiece, that will help deliver special instructions. Anything you hear over the intercom is being broadcast to all areas. But anything that pertains directly to you will be played through the earpiece. If you choose not to wear it, be cautious, for you won't hear any special instructions that could cause you to fail the exams. The disk is something you eat should you feel the exams are too much. Your testing will end and you will immediately be ejected from the testing area to go back home. The black box is a room reset. It is a one time use. If you feel that you have come across something you cannot handle, throw the box at the ground and everything else in the room will disappear. But as I said, it is a one time use. If you use it on one thing, you may find yourself against a more difficult test later on.”

A few moments of silence passed before the words started up again, as though giving the participants a chance to collect the items and place them where they want them.

”Each of these exams is catered to the individual. We have obtained records of your abilities and your previous missions from your village. In the process, we have been able to formulate each exam to each person. The stronger you are, the harder it could end up being. So no two tests will be the same. We wish you the best of luck, and we hope to see you at the end of the exams.”

And with that, a light appeared at the end of the room, allowing each person to go through and begin their personalized experience.

[OOC: As stated in the post, each thread will be different. If you are S rank, you'll fight harder enemies than one who just got the 500 TP needed for the exams. So each examiner will be doing things differently. The name of each thread lists who will be in it, and the number is who your examiner is. There is no IIC for these threads. You can take as long as you need to when making a post as I want you all to think about it and work on the best possible post that you can. The examiners have a 3 day IIC. If the examiner has not posted in that time, PM me and I'll be sure to get another examiner to post. I will also make a note if an examiner has PMed me to tell me that they will be gone for a short period of time. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or your examiner. Let the exams begin!]

[Natsy]

The door shut behind me, shrouding both Exccel and I in darkness. Although I was thankful the examiner had allowed Exccel to come with me, this darkened tunnel did not seem to brighten or lessen the tense feeling that continued to throttle me with each breath I inhaled. Glancing nervously around the tunnel, I noticed how no more rooms or passageways were in sight, all was there was a dimly lit passageway with lights that seemed about to give out at any given second. Exccel stayed close to my side, and just as well. I was scared out of my mind!

Frozen in place, I fought with my mind to take a step forward, before a voice suddenly echoed throughout the tunnel, slamming into me like a gust of wind. I found myself actually stumbling due to the fear I currently felt, although the intercom was not that loud. We were briefly informed that three participants had been disqualified and I was not pleased to hear that one of those three Shinobi were actually from my village. “Damn it, Kaoru!” I mutter, curling my right hand into a tight ball.

I had come dressed and equipped. My hair was tied back into a high ponytail where a black cap sat firmly upon my head. My attire was neon black jeans, with black combat boots with a two inch heel. The shirt I wore was a black halter-neck shirt with buttons leading down the front and a collar, and a black turtleneck sweater which I wore over top. I had my black cloak wrapped securely around me which had all twenty slots of it's contents filled.

Those slots included a single [1] world map, twelve [12] tracking needles and thirty [30] kunai knives hidden within it. My butt bag was strapped to my right butt cheek which held thirty [30] bloodclot pills and ten [10] kunai knives. I also had my comrade and boyfriend, Axel's wolf, Exccel with me as well. Which seemed to boost my level of confidence by a fraction.

We were currently being monitored? I didn't see any cameras in the walls or ceiling. My gaze fell onto Axel's wolf and wondered why he had just a calm demeanour about him. I lean forward and scratched behind his ear. Once the examiner had stopped speaking, I willed myself forward and entered the next room. The lights were brightened and I suddenly felt less claustrophobic, but when my gaze fell upon a single table located in the center of the room, Exccel walked in first and approached the table cautiously.

The examiner spoke up again, this time the intercom seemed a little less ratty. We were told that these items – should we accept them that is – could help us during the exams, or get us a one way ticket out of them. I pick up the earpiece and immediately attach it to my right ear after removing my wireless radio. The disk felt smooth and cool in my hands as I studied it, and wondered if I will be eating it in the near future. But the final object, a single black box was gently placed into my butt bag along with the disk.

I was the Godaime Takikage of Takigakure no Sato. Backing out of these exams, no matter how afraid I was of them, was not an option. I had to do this not for myself, but for my Ninja. Although some may not be depending on me, I knew that both my parents will be awaiting for my return. The intercom spoke again for the third time, explaining it's knowledge of each participant; which I found was highly creepy, and also wished us good luck before falling silent again.

Exccel's lolling was the only sound within this room, but once the light turned on in an area which I presumed I was to head into, I close both my hands into tight balls before striding toward it. My fate laid beyond that door, but was I strong enough to go through with it?

[Chuunin Examiner]

Around you it suddenly felt and looked as if the world broke like shards of glass. A high pitched, silver sound fluttered through your head as everything around you seemed to shuffle and rearranged, until a white light blocked out all view.

When your vision returned you were in an office, and a long abandoned one at that. Thick layers of dust covered every part of the scene, whereas spider webs reigned supreme in every corner and crevice. It was not the largest office, but still ten by five meters in size. There was only one door, which was directly behind you and closed. On your right the ten meters long wall was one big window, which allowed a view of a factory floor, covered in rusty pipes. Despite how deserted this place was there was one other person present, tied to the leg of an office table on the far side of the room was a young girl of about fifteen years of age. She was clothed in nothing but a straitjacket, whilst several winding of duct tape around her body firmly secured her to the table. She screamed at the top of her voice, or what was left of it as her mouth was covered in several layers of duct tape, turning these screams into scared muffles. What will you do?

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[Natsy]

Once Exccel and I entered the next room, the most excruciating sound pierced my ears, forcing me to cover them and close my eyes to avoid the bright light from blinding them. A soft whimper echoed within my head as the ear-splitting sound affected Axel's wolf's sensitive hearing as well. But I did not have enough time to check the wolf due to the room suddenly coming into focus. My cloak shifted gently around my ankles as I glanced around my surroundings.

The first sound that caught my attention was the muffled screams of a young woman whom had been strapped to the side of a table with duct tape. She was in plain view and seemed terribly frightened. Gees, not that I'd be surprised. She was under-dressed, but no clear signs of wounds were visible. This was good since immediate treatment wasn't necessary. I took a step toward her but froze in place, remembering the words my Father said to me the night before the exams began:

“Rosalie, if the bait is obvious and in plain view, do not go for it...” My Father's voice rung in my ears as I glanced toward her. “If the bait is alive, check it for wounds, but do not go straight to it as open bait is always a trap.”

My attention shifted around the area, taking in what appeared to be an office in an abandoned factory. Although what kind of factory would remain unknown. What kind of place was this? Was this a holographic illusion? I gingerly lower myself down to the ground and trace a bolt with my fingertips. It felt solid and very real which clearly identified that everything was real and that the girl must be as well. My head darted to the left and then to right, my eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement.

Although, I knew that Exccel would be around to watch my back, I still wanted to be certain. If I noticed nothing, my attention would turn toward the young woman strapped to the table and a soft, warm smile would tear across my lips. “Hey there, don't worry. I am here to save you, alright? But can you do me a quick favor please?” I say, my tone gentle and warm like summer rain. “You mind watching the areas behind me for any signs of movement while I attempt to untie you from the table. And if you see anything, scream as loud as you can.” I said, never loosing my smile.

Although I had Exccel to do that for me, it would hopefully distract the young girl for a few moments while I tried to free her. I would then quickly move toward her, keeping myself low and crouched to the ground. My hands were raised slightly, hovering around my chest and ready to form handseals should any quick signs of attack should occur. Exccel followed me closely, trailing beside my flank and scanning the area. The moment I reached the female, I gently tore the duct tape off her mouth and drew out a single Kunai and began cutting the tape encasing her leg and part of her body.

The less chakra I used, the better for now.

[Chuunin Examiner]

With nothing to interrupt your proceedings you eventually found yourself prying at the duct tape around the girls mouth. Tears streamed down her eyes, making her eye liner run down her cheeks in two ebony lines. As you were halfway taking off the tape you heard a metallic click, emanating from the girls mouth. Inside it was what appeared to be a grenade, as you pulled off the tape you took the pressure off the handle, causing the weapon to be armed. Theoretically you had six seconds to remove the weapon before the thing would blow the girls head sky high. Theory however, did not account for the fact that the girls mouth had been sewed shut, with only a the handle sticking out. The plus here was that when it went the girls head took the blow, leaving you unharmed, although the head of the victim had been reduced to a red stain on the the desk, with pieces of brain dripping from the walls.

An eerie, maniacal laugh came from the factory floor, way below, where a most peculiar, green haired man stood, clad in a tarnished purple suit. The person seemed tiny as the drop down was at least twenty meters down if you were to jump through the window, whereas after landing you would still have to walk (if you still could after the fall) another fifteen before reaching this clown. His face was pale white, with a sinister grin painted around his lips in red. "Sooo predictable! Coming aaall the way here, and you still fail. Mwahahaha! Just stand still for a bit will you? I've taken quite some time to prepare this, just for you!" He raised his right hand, in which he held a short black rod with a big red button on the end, it just screamed detonator. And indeed, as he pushed the button a peculiar green gas started to spray into your tiny room from the sprinkler set up above. No matter what it was, it was probably better not to breathe it.

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Unknown gas used, obviously badsie stuff.

[Natsy]

Oh how frightened this young girl was. It almost tore my heart right out of my chest. Although I was not crying due to her fear, I certainty felt like cracking. However, once I pried off the tape, the sound of a metallic click came from the woman's mouth as I spotted the first signs of metal sews embedded into her mouth along with the metal handle thing sticking out through a small gap. My eyes widen at this, knowing exactly the amount of time before it exploded. My right hand quickly began to glow and the form of the chakra scalpel suddenly appeared before I slashed along the girl's mouth.

The grenade would spill out, along with blood from me cutting the girl's lips. The grenade fell to the girl's lap before I hastily swatted it aside and watched as it slid beneath the table before striking the side of the wall. I then use the scalpel to remove the rest of the tape which would have left only 3 seconds for the grenade to detonate. I grab the table that the woman had been pinned beside and turned it over so that the surface was squashed against the three of us just as the grenade detonated. And as we began to fall, my fingers took the Ram handsign as my wings suddenly shot out from my back, during that time I grabbed the woman's wrist and Exccel's ruff and took flight, easing my way down before gently dropping my baggage 4 feet above the ground's surface.

By then I estimated the distance between the clown and us to be around 10 feet as he laughed and spoke in the most annoying voice I had ever heard. I was exhausted and shaken up, but I held my ground. The object that he held was obvious as he raised it above him. I needed to get my hands on that thing so I quickly weaved through a series of handseals, hoping to be in time as his thumb moved to press on the button. Shadows loomed everywhere, including my own. Should the connection be successful, I would force the clown's compliance and have him approach me and hand me the detonator. “Game over.” I then snapped, cutting him with my coolest glare.

Jutsu|Techniques Used:

• Total handseals used: 25 | 50 seals.
  Total movements used: 3 | 6 movements.
  
  Chakra Enjitou (Chakra Scalpel) [10]
  Rank: C
  Skill: Ninjutsu
  Effect: The user creates a two inch long scalpel of chakra extending from the tips of their fingers.
  Special: ---
  Drawback: If the user is struck with a C rank or higher technique their concentration will falter and the scalpel will dissolve.
  Description: The user gathers a powerful aura of chakra around their fingers, creating a faint blade shape extending from their fingertips and glowing blue. This scalpel is two inches long and, if the user chooses, can be extended beneath the skin, to cut without breaking the skin. This scalpel is as hard as steel and can cut through muscles, arteries, and bones.
  Limit: Must be a medic, must know Shosen no Jutsu.
  
  Tsubasa Sodachimasu no jutsu (Wing Grow Technique) [30]
  Rank: C-Rank
  Skill: Ninjutsu
  Effect: Lets the user grow wings of a bird out of their shoulders.
  Special: Ram
  Drawback: The user may feel some pain, due to the initial outburst of the extra shoulder bones that are used for the rest of the wings to grow on. Cannot Re-grow wings that were ripped or severed from the body. If one wing is removed then it is impossible to retract the wings. If a wing is injured somehow, once retracted they cannot be used for 2 weeks OOC.
  Description: The user forms the handseal, and then the extra shoulder bones that come from the Ritual of Talon and Feather burst through the back of the user and they start to grow into wings of any given bird, through chakra increasing the length of the bones, (user chooses) that are twice the length of the user’s arms. Chakra will numb the pain, but it will still hurt. The chakra will also accelerate the growth of the skin, but it will come out with feathers, having stimulated the chemical. The user may then use the wings to fly and perform other techniques that require this jutsu. When the Tsubasa wishes it or has an injured wing they can retract the wings into their body to heal over time or simply to hide them.
  Limit: Must be a Tsubasa, must have Ritual of the Talon and Feather performed on them.
  
  Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique) [30][30][30]
  Rank: "C"
  Skill: NinJutsu
  Effect: The Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique) allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface, including water, and as far as they know and as long as there is sufficient area.
  Special: "Holds Rat Seal" Technique performs after length of normal handseals.
  Drawback: Tiring to use repeatedly. The ability is subject to some form of diminishing return and decreases in potency after repeated use. If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lightning will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation. May only change directions within the span of 60 degrees. When retracting the technique it may only retract by retracing where it has gone.
  Description: Once the user's shadow comes in contact with the target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. The user and the target could both throw a kunai. It is recommended to keep all weapons in areas where they normally don't keep them.
  
  • First Learned user uses technique up to 10 meters. Each time learned gains an extra 10 meters.
  
  
  • After 50 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
    
  • After 100 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
    
  • After 150 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
    
  • Cap of this technique is 200 meters.

• Technique may travel 10 meters per second plus 5 meters per Class Level.
  
• Every 20 meters user is able to split the shadow by 1 giving a maximum of 10 splits.

• Each split shares the max amount of distance user is able to perform this technique.

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• Every time used in a single mission that is in the time-span of 1 I.C. day will reduce max distance by 5 meters.
  
• User may hold an opponent for 4 rounds plus 1 round per 50 meters.

• Every Class level the opponent is higher than user the time limit reduces by 1 round.
  
• If user is a Master of the Clan the amount of rounds increases by 1 round.

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• When user's Chakra reduces by 1/4 their max distance reduces by 1/4. Same mathematics occurs the more chakra is used. (Use Honor System).
  
• May only use other Nara Techniques in conjunction with this technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Nara Clan.
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[Chuunin Examiner]

When you dropped to the ground after the elaborate rescue effort the mans image was still there. As if he had done absolutely nothing during the short time you were cutting, surviving explosions and whatnot. He only laughed ghostly as your shadow connected to his image. There would be no walking and handing over of the detonator, as a small poke in you back would make you quite aware of something behind you. "I win, and it's not even breakfast yet!" Out of nowhere a second one had appeared, or rather, the first one had reappeared, depending on your point of view. He stood directly behind you, poking the bolt that was loaded in his pistol crossbow in your back. It seemed that whilst you were busy surviving he had performed some handseals and set up a little trap. "Tell your pooch to move five meters in front of you, or you're going to have to eat through a tube the rest of your life. No tricks, that's my thing."

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Mislead
Rank: "A"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Turns the user invisible and creates illusory double.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback:
Description: The user becomes invisible and at the same time, an illusory double of the user appears. The user is then free to go elsewhere while the double moves away. The double appears within a certain range but thereafter moves as the user directs it. The user can make the figment appear superimposed perfectly over their own body so that observers do not notice an image appearing and you turning invisible. The user and the figment can then move in different directions. The double moves at the user's speed and can talk and gesture as if it were real, but it cannot attack or use Jutsus, though it can pretend to do so. The illusory double lasts as long as you concentrate upon it, which means that the user can only use this technique and only this technique without using others.
Limit: Must know Figment or Glamour Perception

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Small reminder, meters are not feet. >.> One meter is roughly three feet

[Tieren]

Suddenly, above everything, a voice rang out, no matter where each participant was. It was the person who was in the main room and registered them for the exams.

"Attention, Participants. Hanabi of Mist committed suicide and has since been removed from the exams. Katsu Kazeraikou of Cloud has used his disk to remove himself from the exams. That is all."

And with that, silence came from over the intercom. It was clear that he made a point to let everyone know how the others were doing.

[Natsy]

When I found that my shadow was not connecting as it should, my mind immediately went to this clown being either a Genjutsu Specialist or Master. His frame continued to remain still yet he looked as solid and real as any man. And since I also had knowledge in Genjutsu, I was able to determine that the clown before me was indeed a Genjutsu. At the feeling of something poking into my back, in the space between both my wings, I suddenly became aware that the real clown was indeed behind me.

As he spoke for the first time, Exccel was already darting toward the man, leaping into the air to attempt at landing three quick kicks to his lower, medium and upper body. The blows were meant to hopefully distract the clown long enough for me to move out of the way, or to even remove him from my area. However, I would use this quick scarce moments to perform a quick series of handseals before my fingernails suddenly grew into ten inch talons as I spun around and attempted to slash the clown across the face or chest should Exccel's kicks not move him away from me. And the moment my talons finished their swipe, I suddenly darted sharply backward slightly, 4 meters away from the hologram.

Jutsu|Techniques Used:

• Total handseals used: 12 | 50 seals.
  Total movements used: 1 | 6 movements.
  
  Talon Growth [10]
  Rank: "C"
  Skill: Ninjutsu
  Effect: Allows the Tsubasa member to grow dangerous talons for combat.
  Special: "Handseals"
  Drawback: Doing handseals becomes more difficult; you may hurt yourself with the claws if you are not careful.
  Description: Focusing chakra into their hands, the Tsubasa member will form their fingers into talons. The hands will remain normal skin, but at the base of each finger the skin will get tough, and leathery. That will extend over all the fingers and end in an extremely sharp and curved talon that grows and extends from the fingernail. The talons are very tough, and can defend against some physical attacks if used properly.
  Limit: Ritual of the Talon and Feather
  
  Exccel's Jutsu:
  

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Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A rapidly set up progression of three kicks meant to attack an opponent's lower, medium, and upper body within a short time frame.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user begins by getting within striking distance of the opponent, and generally works better if the user has already gained some forward momentum. The user angles their body in the direction opposite of that they want the attack to originate from and then, placing their hands upon the ground for support, begin a quick kick to towards the ankles of the opponent. If the attack is successful in dislodging the opponent from the standing position, the attack will continue with the user rolling their body, using the arms for support, while bringing up their other leg to strike the underside of the opponent, usually at their back, which will knock them further into the air. The user will then continue their turn, finally striking with the original leg with an intense force meant to throw the opponent up into the air. In order to maintain proper stance, at this last part the user will be forced to remove one arm or threaten to dislodge the attack due to the inability of the arm to move. Therefore, this requires intense arm strength to hold the entire body up with one arm while the user finishes their spinning attack. If the first attack is unsuccessful, the user will usually quickly attempt to withdraw their foot and regain a standing position.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron), Must know Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Universal Techniques, Must know Kakuhan Sattou (Beat Rush!)[/ul]
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[Chuunin Examiner]

Interrupting someone whilst he talked might seem like a good idea, if one counted out the fact that this was not a movie and that the person in question was still able to stop talking and to react, rather than to be taken by surprise since he was incapable of doing anything else whilst orally transferring a message.

Deciding that the imminent attack was a bit more important than a witty speech the man would immediately take action. With the dog incoming the poke would turn immediately into a deep pain as the man tried to unleash the bolt point blank in your back. With a crossbow the bolt would be fired with enough power to traverse all the way through your body, with the tip poking out at the stomach side, getting stuck in that awkward position. If succesfull the pain would be unbearable as blood and the insides of your guts gushed out of the wound.

Darting backwards the man would get into a new position, three meters behind you, creating distance between himself and the pooch, throwing a handful of items from a pouch consisting of four black orbs and sixteen makibishi onto the concrete factory floor behind you, covering an area three by three meters in size. If the dog decided to continue its attack then it would do so by running through a field of spikes that would leave it incapable of kicking and walking in general due to the objects getting lodged into the paws, effectively rendering the attack useless.

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Crossbow bolt

Makibishi (Overview)
Rank: "C" Rank
Type: Secondary, 16 per Slot, Piercing, Makibishi
Effect: Makibishi are small, sharp objects that are mostly used to prevent someone from walking from one side to another, since they would hurt their feet if they tried to pass it.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When pursued by enemies, ninja would scatter makibishi on the ground. In ancient Japan, common footwear consisted of sandals made of straw, called zori, which offered relatively little protection against such hazards. Makibishi spines were often hooked, and occasionally grooved to allow for a light coat of poison, to increase the damage they dealt to those unfortunate enough to step on them and possibly result in death.
Limit: These types of items may be capable of being bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 1,600 Ryo per Slot, or 100 Ryo Each

4 Unknown round spherical objects.

[Natsy]

The moment Exccel moved in for his attack, the jabbing feeling I felt in my back suddenly intensified to the point when I saw the arrow point protruding through the side of my stomach. Since I was still a Medic in training, I wasn't able to completely determine if this was a kill-shot or not. I jerk forward and away from the clown with the arrow lodged into me and thrust my hand into my butt – bag and withdrew out the disk. I then quickly shoved it into my mouth, thus withdrawing myself from the exams.

[Exit]

[Tieren]

With the disk shoved into Rosalie's mouth and bit down on, the whole world seemed to fade away. All that could be heard was the Joker's laugh, and all that could be felt was the stinging pain of the bolt in her back.

Suddenly, light filled the area as she saw herself in the main lobby, in front of her door which now had a large red "X" over the front of it.

"Pity... Not even the current Takikage had what it takes to pass the exams. Perhaps you aren't even fit to be Kage."

Said the examiner who had registered everyone before turning to make the next announcement of someone else being released from the exams, and not caring about the pain she was in.