It was as if the ground beneath his feet had shifted, and he found himself struggling to maintain his balance. The edges of his vision began to blur and constrict, narrowing down to mere pinpricks of light and shadow that danced erratically before his eyes.
His legs, once steady, betrayed him with each faltering step. He staggered unevenly, his body fighting to keep up with the frantic pace of his thoughts and responsibilities. In a matter of moments, his struggle proved too much and he collapsed.