[ He's right about that: there isn't much by way of retreat with the coyotes around. And Lan Xichen doesn't know yet how bad Arthur's condition might be. It could be very difficult for them both if they tried to make an escape. With the way the odds looked, apparently violence really was the only recourse.
At least the animals circling him don't seem overly large or assisted by magic like the Shade might be. However, Lan Xichen notices that near miss when Arthur's arrow comes snapping and popping by him, striking down one coyote just before it snaps. He watches the electricity ripple off to the nearby creatures, sending up an acrid smell of burning hair. The edge of his sword comes down as it passes, slicing across through the chaos and cutting into a few of the closest coyotes just before he continues toward the building remains. The rest may regroup soon, but he can gain a bit more distance.]
Sir?
[As he reaches the building, he turns and pulls out the flute again. Even though he's not that experienced yet, he casts the wind spell again, trying to at least create enough of a threat to feel intimidating after they had received repeated injuries to their numbers. Then he turns and hurries up to the roof to check the more important matter of Arthur's health.]
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At least the animals circling him don't seem overly large or assisted by magic like the Shade might be. However, Lan Xichen notices that near miss when Arthur's arrow comes snapping and popping by him, striking down one coyote just before it snaps. He watches the electricity ripple off to the nearby creatures, sending up an acrid smell of burning hair. The edge of his sword comes down as it passes, slicing across through the chaos and cutting into a few of the closest coyotes just before he continues toward the building remains. The rest may regroup soon, but he can gain a bit more distance.]
Sir?
[As he reaches the building, he turns and pulls out the flute again. Even though he's not that experienced yet, he casts the wind spell again, trying to at least create enough of a threat to feel intimidating after they had received repeated injuries to their numbers. Then he turns and hurries up to the roof to check the more important matter of Arthur's health.]
Are you able to stand up?