So the man had had a weapon after all. That was more than a little bothersome, and the fact that he knew Haste was even more bothersome. And now it was paying for that error as sword and scythe tore into it.

But it was strong and painful as it was, that wasn't going to be enough to kill it. Not yet. It was, however, going to be getting out of the way of the blades as soon as it had the chance, tentacles letting go of Lenne's wrists (but not her staff) as it backed out of the way.

It needed time to figure out what to do next, after all. Just a little bit of time, and then things would be better.