Nickolaus heard the sounds Amaryllis spoke of just in time, as the tree came down between them... followed by a beast. It was terrible, just like all beasts are, but Nickolaus didn't have much time to think further on its hidious visage as it was already moving.

As the ruined beast circled them Nickolaus guessed the beasts intent, though it largely relied on the separation of its pray and their being unprepared, which Nickolaus was not. He waited for just the right moment, watching the beasts muscles closely, then just as it was about to make the first lunge Nickolaus burst into action. Flinging himself over the tree, he landed neatly skidding to stand right next to Amaryllis right as it pounced, his family training kicking in, and quick drew his pistol. He loosed a shot, aiming for the beasts forehead, then dropped the pistol going for one of his knives in case it carried threw the shot. He hoped Amaryllis was ready like him.