[ Ferdinand can't help but exhale a little breathless shock at the merciless devouring of... whatever had just tried to harm this young man. These creatures are cannibalistic? Or there are many different things below? How horrific - and he's seen his fair share of horrific things on and off the battlefield, but he has to say this is the first he's seen of a beast acting this way. Obviously, he doesn't want to get eaten by a mystery monster, nor does he want his companion to either, so he's quick to snap out of it and adapt, eyes flicking down to the other's leg. ]
There is no need to thank me! The more important matter is— were you harmed? It seems these foul beasts are on the hunt.
[ Ferdinand lets go of the young man's hand once he's pulled him up back atop the loose ash, if only so he can hold his own weapon more firmly, with practiced and firm ease. He doesn't make eye contact with the young man - not out of rudeness, but rather, because his eyes remain trained on the blood staining the ash, watching for more movement. ]
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[ Ferdinand can't help but exhale a little breathless shock at the merciless devouring of... whatever had just tried to harm this young man. These creatures are cannibalistic? Or there are many different things below? How horrific - and he's seen his fair share of horrific things on and off the battlefield, but he has to say this is the first he's seen of a beast acting this way. Obviously, he doesn't want to get eaten by a mystery monster, nor does he want his companion to either, so he's quick to snap out of it and adapt, eyes flicking down to the other's leg. ]
There is no need to thank me! The more important matter is— were you harmed? It seems these foul beasts are on the hunt.
[ Ferdinand lets go of the young man's hand once he's pulled him up back atop the loose ash, if only so he can hold his own weapon more firmly, with practiced and firm ease. He doesn't make eye contact with the young man - not out of rudeness, but rather, because his eyes remain trained on the blood staining the ash, watching for more movement. ]