Leif gasped, failing. His fist connecting with something solid, he staggered back. The IceWing shielded his eyes, blinking in horror as he strained to see. "No, no, no," he whispered. The pain tingled, just settling in when the world came into focus once again. Leif exhaled with relief, feeling tentatively around his eyes. He dragged a talon down his face, sighing heavily. "Reveal yourself." Of course it didn't work. Leif fumbled for Brightscales. His talons closed around her neck. "Let's try this again." Leif cleared his throat, squinting. "Reveal yourself or she dies."
(There,
@Blue Raptor!)