Safe, ruins, more words that made Sasuke keep a wary hand close to his sword just in case they didn't make the cave in time. Fortunately it seemed like the prospect of a space away from people had forestalled whatever it was for now -- perhaps the man had some measure of control over 'It', or at least his emotions were tied to how quickly 'It' emerged.
The question of how exactly to lead the man to the cave without presenting his back once they were in the forest proper instead of the open space around the creek was troubling, up until Sasuke remembered the small birds.
"It's only a short distance from here," he said, pausing where the path narrowed and lifting his arm until the goshawk on it was clearly visible. "This is Hoori. He'll lead you and I'll follow. If this It comes out, I'll be able to stop you more quickly from behind."
And no matter what manner of danger had such a large man in fear, goshawks were unmatched in agility in woods like these. Hoori would easily find safety, and the goshawk took off from Sasuke's arm with the slow pace of a bird that knew as much.
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The question of how exactly to lead the man to the cave without presenting his back once they were in the forest proper instead of the open space around the creek was troubling, up until Sasuke remembered the small birds.
"It's only a short distance from here," he said, pausing where the path narrowed and lifting his arm until the goshawk on it was clearly visible. "This is Hoori. He'll lead you and I'll follow. If this It comes out, I'll be able to stop you more quickly from behind."
And no matter what manner of danger had such a large man in fear, goshawks were unmatched in agility in woods like these. Hoori would easily find safety, and the goshawk took off from Sasuke's arm with the slow pace of a bird that knew as much.