[The good news is that the brace prevents the animal from sinking the full length of its fangs into his leg--it tries, but the metal boot and the crossbars and straps keep it from getting a good grip on him. Viktor shouts anyway, more reflex than anything else, even as teeth cut into him. Without anything he can use to fight back, he spends these brief seconds trying to see where Ciri is, and how close.
Very close, without warning. He wasn't exactly expecting Ciri to do that. Viktor's reminded, again, just how little he knows about her, to the point where a power like this is entirely shocking. Afforded no time to react, all he can do is try to get out of her way, which is nearly impossible, considering she lands on top of him.
It's not ideal, but at least it startles the cat.]
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Very close, without warning. He wasn't exactly expecting Ciri to do that. Viktor's reminded, again, just how little he knows about her, to the point where a power like this is entirely shocking. Afforded no time to react, all he can do is try to get out of her way, which is nearly impossible, considering she lands on top of him.
It's not ideal, but at least it startles the cat.]