[He doesn't have to be told twice; he tucks his head down as soon as the order is given. The sudden halt and decrease in height makes his breath catch, and he holds it on instinct. A part of him is terrified that releasing the breath will give them away.
He hears it flying overhead, and his heart is hammering so hard inside his chest that he's almost sure it would be audible. He can't tell what the creature's done - his head is still dutifully tucked down - but his left hand presses harder against Rin for a moment in recognition of her words. Speech is presently beyond him; he hopes that that's enough of a signal to get moving again.
On the upside, the terror and adrenaline running through his body right now has made his arm seem like nothing in comparison.]
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He hears it flying overhead, and his heart is hammering so hard inside his chest that he's almost sure it would be audible. He can't tell what the creature's done - his head is still dutifully tucked down - but his left hand presses harder against Rin for a moment in recognition of her words. Speech is presently beyond him; he hopes that that's enough of a signal to get moving again.
On the upside, the terror and adrenaline running through his body right now has made his arm seem like nothing in comparison.]