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A laser strikes the ground in front of me that extends horizontally to the forest’s edge—the edge of light creeps forward, pausing intermittently*
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[quote=@Valiance]
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Almost, and kinda. It has to divide its attention amongst [i]all[/i] intruders.
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*Juts my head toward the entity*
Convenient timing. I'll get in range and distract it so you can get through the gate. Then you get its attention from behind while I catch up.