“Indeed. It is a fierce and barbarous beast. I have faced one before, though it nearly cost me my life.”
Were it possible to simply converse with it, Sidon would have gladly preferred to have taken that route. However, they were extremely territorial and prone to attacking any living being on sight. Chances were that if either of them were spotted, they’d be forced to defend themselves. Or, at the very least, he would defend her. Her only objective was to gather as many shock arrows as she could. Even if that meant leaving Sidon to deal with the threat by himself.
Hopefully it wouldn’t come to that, though.
A single hand finds it’s way onto the inkling’s shoulder, the prince’s unfaltering smile in full display as if he sought to put her mind at ease. It was clear she was somewhat shaken, but he knew her well. She was far braver, far stronger than anyone gave her credit for. Whether all idols were like that, he was uncertain of. But he knew that she at least would be able to do anything if she put her mind to it.
“If we’re fortunate, there should be shock arrows strewn about this field. It makes a habit of not picking up whatever it uses and even used shock arrows hold tremendous value. Focus on trying to get those, rather than trying to approach it directly. If it senses your presence, I will move in immediately to fend it off. “
“I believe in you, Marie. You’ve got this.”
( ★ くコ:彡 ) So hearing that did not help Marie in the slightest. If Sidon nearly lost his life going up against one of these things, then she would certainly perish! Feeling the hand on her shoulder, Marie looks up toward him and she's met with one of his smiles. A smile that showed that he believed she could do this, and although it does very little to quell her nervousness, she knew she had to pull through.
She sighed, nodding as began to look around. It felt like she was looking for a needle in a haystack. How was she supposed to spot an arrow out in a field like this? It seemed impossible to her, until she spotted a faint glow near a bush. If she had her Splatterscope, she could zoom in an see what that was, but she didn't, so she could only assume that it was what she was looking for.
Hoping that she was right, the inkling looks over to the beast, watching as it marched around, surveying it's territory. She wasn't stupid as to dash out in this moment. It was currently looking in their direction, and if either of them moved, it would surely catch them. Instead, she simply waited, and waited for what seemed like several minutes, until it finally looked away. Now was her chance.
Crouched near the ground, Marie began to move. With light footsteps, she began to move across the grass, her steps quick yet silent. She was glad that she was trained as an agent, otherwise things like this would have bee a lot harder. She looked over at the beast once more, only to notice that it was starting to turn around again. Crap, she quickened her pace and when she was just within it's reach, the lunged behind the bush, keeping still in case she had gained any attention. Seconds ticked by and Marie finally decided to move.
From where she lay, she turned on her stomach, hands reaching out to dig around the bush. She pushed branches aside, and finally found what she was looking for. The arrow glowed with a faint yellow light, what was she could only assume was electricity. She quickly grabbed it, surprised how it didn't shock her at all, and quickly put it away in her quiver. ❝One down ... who knows how many to go ...❞ She whispered to herself.
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