[ Neil is all for most of this. Take him out, is his first thought, only overshadowed by the thrumming of his heart as the adrenaline from the struggle eggs him on.
But no. He knows better. He knows what that could mean, and even the option to report him sounds like the death knell to a certain plan underway.
He swallows thickly, unable to fully believe that he was about to utter the words — ] It's just a little tumble, Tieria. [ A sidelong glance to Michael, with no favor in his gaze. ] You heard him. He knows he can't catch us alone, which means he won't try that again. Right? [ Humiliation can be a powerful motivator. ]