[ He shrugs off the sass. It's irksome, but he's here to do a job. Ever since he found out he'd be heading home with immortality under his belt, he's been laser focused on completing the task at hand. If he has to deal with these two to get there, so be it. ]
Ambush tactics. In that case, we're better suited just inside the maze than out here in plain sight.
[ Plus, he kind of wants to see what's in there...
That might change momentarily, though. The girl staggers out of the maze and Hickey frowns, watching, hatchet at the ready—but he's not expecting her to come at them so quickly. ]
Christ—
[ The stupid flower petals got in his eyes!!!! will be his excuse later if anyone brings up how pathetic he looks getting bricked by a teenage(?) girl. He tries to sidestep her, but the brick connects with his shoulder and he lets out a grunt.
So, no hatchet-swinging for now, but instead he'll try to get behind her and wrap his arms around her middle to stop her advancing on his companions. Don't say he never did nothing for you, ladies. ]
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Ambush tactics. In that case, we're better suited just inside the maze than out here in plain sight.
[ Plus, he kind of wants to see what's in there...
That might change momentarily, though. The girl staggers out of the maze and Hickey frowns, watching, hatchet at the ready—but he's not expecting her to come at them so quickly. ]
Christ—
[ The stupid flower petals got in his eyes!!!! will be his excuse later if anyone brings up how pathetic he looks getting bricked by a teenage(?) girl. He tries to sidestep her, but the brick connects with his shoulder and he lets out a grunt.
So, no hatchet-swinging for now, but instead he'll try to get behind her and wrap his arms around her middle to stop her advancing on his companions. Don't say he never did nothing for you, ladies. ]
Stab her!