[ cringes and rolls with the blow; on his feet faster than perhaps he might otherwise be, thanks to the adrenaline. he barely feels the pain in his side from the kick. but the Tease are a claustrophobic presence. he has to get out of here. ]
Extend! [ lets Iron Hammer propel him up through the hole, out into the open space. he can't help anyone, now, if he can't save himself. Bookmen survive.. ]