Julian listens intently, one hand bunched in the fabric of Alex's shirt. When the sound of the mob's footsteps finally die away, he sags with relief. He doesn't have long to reflect on their escape, however, as his tiny companion rounds on him, eyes flashing in the dim light, demanding to know what he did to bring the wrath of the hunters down on them both.
"I...I killed one of them," Julian admits shamefacedly. He pauses, giving Alex a pleading look. "She was going to kill me first!"