NATE
Their luck holds out so long, it's almost stupid to expect it to keep going. Most of the murder passes them by, but there are stragglers, lingering in the glinting obsidian tunnel between them and the exit. Nate grit's his teeth, frustration and worry showing in the tight lines of his face. Do they wait for the creatures to pass, to catch up with their brethren? Do they try to run? It's a gamble, no matter what they do.
Nate waits until Varus' eyes are on him and tips his head out towards the tunnel, the trio of birds gathered, then makes a fist. He waits for the other man to nod, then starts a countdown, fingers lowering until they reach zero, and Nate rushes into action.
He's counting on surprise, and it works, for the most part. Two strong hands crackle into being, wrapping around the head and beak of one of the birds and dragging it down to the ground, a sickly crack accompanying the action. He doesn't have time to think about it though, doesn't even have time to wrinkle his nose, the second bird wrapped up in his actual arms, it's head wrenched back as he tries to stay clear of the razor beak and talons. The last one is left to Varus, Nate sure of his companions skill enough that he doesn't worry.
Nate waits until Varus' eyes are on him and tips his head out towards the tunnel, the trio of birds gathered, then makes a fist. He waits for the other man to nod, then starts a countdown, fingers lowering until they reach zero, and Nate rushes into action.
He's counting on surprise, and it works, for the most part. Two strong hands crackle into being, wrapping around the head and beak of one of the birds and dragging it down to the ground, a sickly crack accompanying the action. He doesn't have time to think about it though, doesn't even have time to wrinkle his nose, the second bird wrapped up in his actual arms, it's head wrenched back as he tries to stay clear of the razor beak and talons. The last one is left to Varus, Nate sure of his companions skill enough that he doesn't worry.
Doesn't hurt enough Dot line dot on your skin
I'm denying on myself When you come knocking again
I'm denying on myself When you come knocking again
