Indirect Characterization Activity

The plane rattles and she tightens her harness. Only 2,000 ft more until they jump. She picks at her cuticles and stares at the boy across from her. He is laughing and giving her a thumbs up. She shakes her head and chuckles along with him. Her toes tap against her foot orthotics. Her instructor shouts final tips at her and she nods her head. She isn't really listening. Together they jump. As her body falls she no longer feels the raging arthritis in her hip. She is no longer fixated on her back pains or mounting medical bills. She is free.