[ at first vane is mostly focused on the crossbow and its aim. only when an arrow isn't deployed does any of the tension in his body release. albeit, he realizes he doesn't have the metaphorical slack or the leisure to drop his guard. he hears the sound of the bear's rider hit the side of the cave wall. a firm thunk, and then the raised position of takasugi's blade. at first, takasugi's intentions don't register, his eyes briefly more focused on the bear itself.
only when the blade is drawn once more does he react. while instinctively, he'd wedge his axe between there, with the proximity to their hostage-to-be and takasugi's sword, well, he figures the best bet is something verbal while he tries to figure out how to close the distance between him, especially with the bear between. ] Stop! [ he starts abruptly at first. though quickly, he continues: ]
You aren't thinking of hurting him, are you? [ his expression hardens a little. he doesn't think it's takasugi's desire to go... too far (or at least not explicitly? he hopes), but he finds himself serious nonetheless. still, this negotiation couldn't happen at a worse time as the bear seems to turn its gaze back to takasugi.
hence, vane does his best to try and catch its attention.
swinging his spear in its direction. though, it's obvious he's equally distracted by watching takasugi. ]
he's leady!! a beast only policy on killing
only when the blade is drawn once more does he react. while instinctively, he'd wedge his axe between there, with the proximity to their hostage-to-be and takasugi's sword, well, he figures the best bet is something verbal while he tries to figure out how to close the distance between him, especially with the bear between. ] Stop! [ he starts abruptly at first. though quickly, he continues: ]
You aren't thinking of hurting him, are you? [ his expression hardens a little. he doesn't think it's takasugi's desire to go... too far (or at least not explicitly? he hopes), but he finds himself serious nonetheless. still, this negotiation couldn't happen at a worse time as the bear seems to turn its gaze back to takasugi.
hence, vane does his best to try and catch its attention.
swinging his spear in its direction. though, it's obvious he's equally distracted by watching takasugi. ]