[ The response, a moment or so later, is a semi-deafening crack and a high pitched screech from the worm as the bullet impacts into what is presumably the throat. But all the noise heralds the arrival of a very posh man with a very large gun, the latter of which is being reloaded without looking as Percy keeps his eyes locked on the worm. That accomplished, he lifts the massive, old-fashioned looking rifle back into position and fires again, trying to knock the worm back a step or two, or failing that at least distract it.
The second shot hits as well, it's not exactly the most difficult of targets, and if Percy wanted it's attention he's certainly got it. He grimaces slightly to himself, already going through the unconscious mechanics of reloading. ]
Can you run?
[ This clearly directed towards the unfortunate human, for all that Percy isn't looking his way. But being distracted at the moment won't do either of them many favors. ]
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The second shot hits as well, it's not exactly the most difficult of targets, and if Percy wanted it's attention he's certainly got it. He grimaces slightly to himself, already going through the unconscious mechanics of reloading. ]
Can you run?
[ This clearly directed towards the unfortunate human, for all that Percy isn't looking his way. But being distracted at the moment won't do either of them many favors. ]