Through Ozymandias, Noah felt his Inevitability body's response…recognition of another predator, evaluation of potential consumption, calculation of effort required versus likely gain.
The tentacles that formed his other self's body writhed with anticipation that was purely mechanical, without emotion to color it.
Through his primary body, Noah gripped the Goad tighter, feeling its weight shift in response to threat. The Kleos Glyphs on his forehead and arms pulsed, ready to call upon the authority of the Goad and Principle when needed!
"Well," Khor's voice whispered with what sounded like genuine interest, "this should be educational. Either you're about to learn how combat worked in the First Folds, or you're about to become part of this creature's meal. How strong are you, Outsider?"
…!
The frozen Allosaurus took a step forward, the ground cracking under weight that transcended physical mass.
