[The two of them are as ready as they can be, and all they can do is wait for the attack; the few moments that pass feel more like an eternity. But then the basilisk is bursting up through the sand, claws and jaws reaching, and Diana throws herself to one side just as it exhales a toxic cloud of paralyzing poison at her. The scent burns her nostrils, and she tries to hold her breath.
Inej's throw lands true, and she'd congratulate her companion if the danger wasn't so imminent.
She gives a shout, drawing its attention towards herself with noise and a swing of her blade. Its hide is tough and her weapon is sharp, but it's a glancing blow at best, the creature twisting its reptilian body just in time to avoid a more direct strike. Luckily, it twists towards her, and she shouts again, raising her arms up and trying to make herself look bigger than she is. The creature hisses in return, and lunges for her, apparently undeterred by her tactics.]
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Inej's throw lands true, and she'd congratulate her companion if the danger wasn't so imminent.
She gives a shout, drawing its attention towards herself with noise and a swing of her blade. Its hide is tough and her weapon is sharp, but it's a glancing blow at best, the creature twisting its reptilian body just in time to avoid a more direct strike. Luckily, it twists towards her, and she shouts again, raising her arms up and trying to make herself look bigger than she is. The creature hisses in return, and lunges for her, apparently undeterred by her tactics.]