Absinthe, startled by Duo's yell, leapt from his shoulder with a rake of claws and threw himself for the new safety of Kisame.
Duo hoped the cat scratched his face off.
He ignored the look Dick was giving him and walked to Kisame, refusing to limp even the tiniest bit. He was calm. He was very calm. His voice was very calm. He was calm in a way that merited a capital C. "We need that lift. Can you get us there fast?"