"Yay. Congratulations," Benjamin rolled his eyes, his expression one of exasperated disbelief, already pushing himself back to his feet with a grunt of effort.
He started walking again, one hand reaching behind him to give his own back a few slow, ineffective pats in a pitiful attempt at a massage, his fingers pressing against his tired muscles. "And toss that dangerous crap before it kills someone."
"Understood!"
Heka's voice rang out with cheerful acknowledgment, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm as she processed Benjamin's command.
She glanced toward the distant mountains that rose behind the city of Thaad, their dark silhouettes barely visible against the night sky, jagged peaks cutting into the darkness like the teeth of some ancient beast.
Without hesitation she drew her arm back and threw the poisoned arrow with full force, her muscles coiling and releasing in a smooth, powerful motion.
