unfortunatefate
Corin kept tugging at Essie's sleeve in an attempt to get her to go back. It was all in vain. Nothing could get her to turn away from the icy path. Instead, she kept walking, almost skipping, until she lost her footing and gracelessly landed on her bottom.
"Can we go back now?" Corin asked, moving toward her to offer her his hand.
She giggled to herself instead of replying.