"It wouldn't run towards us if we were the threat," Niou reasons, and focuses more heavily on the vicinity beyond the bush. "Be ready."
Just in case. There's a considerable size difference between them and that creature; if it's the flying creature's natural predator, that could be enough to scare it towards them without it necessarily spelling trouble for them. On the other hand, hunger can be a powerful motivator, and humans are remarkably lacking in natural defenses against the food chain.
He sees nothing. Hears nothing. It's the air that changes. A stench of decay.
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"It wouldn't run towards us if we were the threat," Niou reasons, and focuses more heavily on the vicinity beyond the bush. "Be ready."
Just in case. There's a considerable size difference between them and that creature; if it's the flying creature's natural predator, that could be enough to scare it towards them without it necessarily spelling trouble for them. On the other hand, hunger can be a powerful motivator, and humans are remarkably lacking in natural defenses against the food chain.
He sees nothing. Hears nothing. It's the air that changes. A stench of decay.
"Smell that? Rotting flesh. It's coming."