[ You hear that? Under the thrashing and rustling and struggling for breath? Super-hearing would reveal the sound of Tim rolling his eyes under the domino and just gritting his teeth to dig the metal in harder.
The guy is reacting to Kestrel though, although the only thing that's clear in the exhale that almost whistles under the force exerted is "you!" with audible recognition.
... that does not bode well.
The goon has to be on the verge of unconsciousness at this point. Maybe Kestrel won't catch it - Rook is so much closer to his mouth. ]
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The guy is reacting to Kestrel though, although the only thing that's clear in the exhale that almost whistles under the force exerted is "you!" with audible recognition.
... that does not bode well.
The goon has to be on the verge of unconsciousness at this point. Maybe Kestrel won't catch it - Rook is so much closer to his mouth. ]