The horse demon, who until then had been standing with his arms crossed as if the battle didn't involve him, acted immediately upon Takuro's question-- his hand was already tight around his whip, and with a firm tug (roll 5) he struck at one of the rats.
That hurt-- it got a shriek out of the guard, who dropped his broom to grab onto his face, hissing and spewing expletives. (Roll 2) However, as the horse-man drew back his whip he frowned slightly, clicking his tongue. "Goodness, I must be a little out of practice... I'm better at getting you worked up." [Fear not inflicted.]
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That hurt-- it got a shriek out of the guard, who dropped his broom to grab onto his face, hissing and spewing expletives. (Roll 2) However, as the horse-man drew back his whip he frowned slightly, clicking his tongue. "Goodness, I must be a little out of practice... I'm better at getting you worked up." [Fear not inflicted.]