Alda pushed the new boy back gently as she pointed the sword toward the monster in front of her.

[i][color=39b54a]Okay. You've got this. Eyes front, feet planted wide... ready to strike.[/color][/i]

The beast leapt forward, jaws wide to tear into Alda's throat... but the moment its feet left the ground, she sprung forward, driving her blade's point into its throat.

[i][color=39b54a]One down. Too many left.[/color][/i]

She pulled her blade free of the creature's limp body and took a few steps back, readying herself for another strike. She allowed herself a glance to either side, checking on Brant and then the new kid. She decided she'd worry about her housemate first.

[color=39b54a]"Brant,"[/color] she called, still backing up with her eyes on the advancing beasts, [color=39b54a]"there is no way in Helheim that I'm ditching you. Pull back before I have to pull you back myself."[/color]