[Lines of fiery pain slice across his back, Duke's batting paw tearing through his skin. With a cry of pain, Lloyd rolls again before staggering to his feet, lashing out with a sword to ward the sphinx off.
Dammit, this isn't working. He's not strong enough to take on this beast by himself! If this keeps up, he's dead.
Fighting against the pain and blood loss, he keeps his swords up and backs up another step. If only he had a way to distract the sphinx...
A chirp in the air grabs his attention - and offers a straw to grasp at.]
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Dammit, this isn't working. He's not strong enough to take on this beast by himself! If this keeps up, he's dead.
Fighting against the pain and blood loss, he keeps his swords up and backs up another step. If only he had a way to distract the sphinx...
A chirp in the air grabs his attention - and offers a straw to grasp at.]
Hey, that's a bird!