[The thing withdrew one smoldering leg, turning its snapping, bottomless maw in their direction to try and get at the pair. The two legs on the floor below jumped up, banding against the grating and jostling them viciously.]

[Virgil clutched at the floor, eyes wide and teeth clenched. The weight of the broken prosthetic prevented him from standing to avoid the remaining leg.]

[The young scientist's eyes went wide as it came hard down on his back, slashing through his coat. He stared up at Ralph, expression empty and pleading.]

Oh...