Dark purple energy coalesced in the tunnel, reality folding inward on itself as Noah's domain travel completed. He materialized maybe ten feet from Kelvin and Seraleth, his hair still damp from the shower he'd just abandoned, wearing his Eclipse tactical gear that he'd thrown on in about five seconds.
His eyes immediately registered the situation. The drake, mid-lunge toward Kelvin, its mouth open and glowing with internal heat. Seraleth tensed to intercept despite her injured shoulder. Kelvin's prosthetic arms raised defensively.
Noah moved.
His enhanced speed carried him across the distance before the drake could complete its attack. He intercepted the creature mid-air, his shoulder driving into its side, redirecting its momentum away from Kelvin and into the tunnel wall instead.
The drake hit stone with enough force to crack it, tumbled, came up immediately in a combat stance. Its eyes locked onto Noah now, recognizing a new threat.
[Beast Detected]
[Race: Larva Cave Drake]
