[Oh, thank the Lord someone heard him. He really didn't want to think about what might happen if his grip were to give out on the ledge. Which- it very nearly does! He instead focuses on the one who's come to save him, latching onto his arms and doing his best to kick away the creature that's got such a heavy grip on him.]
They're-- really very persistent!
[But between them, the Octopus gives up, tiring itself out and deciding to go and find easier prey elsewhere. Tatsumi will scramble out of the pull as quickly as possible, so none of the others get ideas, and he's sure there are others.]
[His skin is marred in sucker marks and a growing redness, and Tatsumi is panting, trying to catch his breath. He slicks his hair back and tries to offer Rui a grateful smile.]
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[Oh, thank the Lord someone heard him. He really didn't want to think about what might happen if his grip were to give out on the ledge. Which- it very nearly does! He instead focuses on the one who's come to save him, latching onto his arms and doing his best to kick away the creature that's got such a heavy grip on him.]
They're-- really very persistent!
[But between them, the Octopus gives up, tiring itself out and deciding to go and find easier prey elsewhere. Tatsumi will scramble out of the pull as quickly as possible, so none of the others get ideas, and he's sure there are others.]
[His skin is marred in sucker marks and a growing redness, and Tatsumi is panting, trying to catch his breath. He slicks his hair back and tries to offer Rui a grateful smile.]
You- Thank you for your help. May God bless you.