At the wolf's first impact Raguel's elbow goes up in halfhearted self-defense. It connects with Galadan's head but seems to make no difference whatsoever. Raguel grins and knees him, but it's too little, too late: Galadan's teeth are already at his throat.



By the time Galadan drops him, the stage is a slippery mess of blood and... other things that don't bear close examination. Raguel lies motionless, bright blue eyes wide and staring at the shrouded sky.