[This is so risky, but still probably less so than just going into the pit. He doesn't want to waste too much time, since they might need to get to the scientists quickly, but if this works then it might be at least one less rat monster to deal with.
So he draws his gun, stepping close enough to the hole that he'll both have a clear shot and be the obvious target for the rat, so that it doesn't go after Alina. He aims the weapon, waits, and--
The movement is incredibly sudden, the creature appearing with a shriek as it attacks the light, and Lance fires twice at it; he's a very good shot, and both hit. More shrieking follows, but only for a second or two before the monster collapses and goes still.]
Okay, great, I guess guns work.
[The comment is a little breathless and not at all enthusiastic, and he doesn't look pleased; he doesn't like killing even monsters, but if they're going to have to fight them at least he has a weapon that's effective.]
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So he draws his gun, stepping close enough to the hole that he'll both have a clear shot and be the obvious target for the rat, so that it doesn't go after Alina. He aims the weapon, waits, and--
The movement is incredibly sudden, the creature appearing with a shriek as it attacks the light, and Lance fires twice at it; he's a very good shot, and both hit. More shrieking follows, but only for a second or two before the monster collapses and goes still.]
Okay, great, I guess guns work.
[The comment is a little breathless and not at all enthusiastic, and he doesn't look pleased; he doesn't like killing even monsters, but if they're going to have to fight them at least he has a weapon that's effective.]