[ The raptor thrashes and gurgles, but luckily it can't make too much noise with that stick in its throat and after another forceful shove and twist it goes down, hitting the ground heavily. A few spasms and then it goes still, hot red blood slowly soaking into the ground.
Letting go of the stick Aidan pushes himself back to lean against a tree, breath heavy in his lungs. Just give him a minute. He'll be okay. ]