No More ?'s

Ludovic’s mind snapped into overdrive, processing Xairo’s rapid approach in his periphery without losing focus on the enraged bear. Of course, Xairo couldn’t just stay put—too stubborn. Typical. But the reckless rush wasn’t the solution here. Yet… for all his thought and strategy – Ludo grappled with a sense of gratitude that welled within his chest.

The bear’s attention split, a flicker in its eyes as it caught the movement from the side. Ludovic seized on that instant. His muscles surged into motion, darting sideways toward the incline he’d already marked. The ground beneath him sloped unevenly, rocks and loose soil threatening his balance, but he kept his steps nimble. He banked on the bear’s bulk being its downfall in a chase, hoping it wouldn’t be able to pivot or descend as sharply. If he and Xairo could create enough distance, spit it’s attention between the two of them, they might just make it out with their hides intact.

It didn’t help that the bear surged to pursue the boy down the slope. So what else could the boy do, but whip around and slash with his claws at the muzzle of the great beast.


"Ludovic Praetor-Inferos"