Leighton darted forward first, his speed skill bursting alive beneath his feet. The ground cracked where he pushed off, and in an instant he was already circling the lion, pistol spitting quick bursts of kinetic shots that sparked harmlessly against its armored hide. It wasn't about damage, it was about drawing its eyes, its fury.
The lion roared and swiveled after him, arcs of lightning scattering through the air like wild whips. Leighton slid low, a dagger flashing in his other hand, carving shallow lines across its legs, just enough to sting. "Come on, Eyes on me!" he taunted, breath sharp with adrenaline.
Vivi appeared at his flank like a streak of silver, acceleration skill flaring. Her twin daggers blurred, clashing against the beast's mane where the current was weakest. Sparks flew, forcing the lion to stagger and whip its head between the two attackers.
