we do not have time to argue. we have to move!
a tree in the distance cracks, followed by the rumble of its crashing. not soon after, another. then another. whatever it is back there, it is very large.
"i cannot," the paladin insists, hand resting firmly on the pommel of his sword. heavy armor and thick jungles do not mix, the consequences of such seeming to culminate in this very moment. through the heat and dense brush, the possibility of a quick escape borders on improbable. "listen to me, i will just slow you down!" his great armor clangs with his efforts to keep up with the doctor as if shouting the same.
his footsteps falter, gaze turning back towards tumbling trees. "press on!" he calls over his shoulder. "i will hold it off for as long as i can."