Well, what was I supposed to do? They were comin' right at me! You saw it, didn't you?!
[The one time where Datz's usual strategy of running away would be in his best interest, and he doesn't think to do it. Though, obviously the strategy of slicing them open isn't doing a darn thing either, so what sort of option does that leave him with?
He staggers backwards, trying to get out of the scarecrows' reach while Dhurke grabs them. ...Aaand now he feels bad, because it's up to his brother in arms to handle these monstrosities. The ground beneath his feet becomes damp and muddy as a result, causing him to become a bit stuck in place.]
I'm- I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry! [And he's not just saying it to Dhurke, he's saying it to the scarecrows too. Maybe if he begs and looks real pathetic, they'll back off?]
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[The one time where Datz's usual strategy of running away would be in his best interest, and he doesn't think to do it. Though, obviously the strategy of slicing them open isn't doing a darn thing either, so what sort of option does that leave him with?
He staggers backwards, trying to get out of the scarecrows' reach while Dhurke grabs them. ...Aaand now he feels bad, because it's up to his brother in arms to handle these monstrosities. The ground beneath his feet becomes damp and muddy as a result, causing him to become a bit stuck in place.]
I'm- I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry! [And he's not just saying it to Dhurke, he's saying it to the scarecrows too. Maybe if he begs and looks real pathetic, they'll back off?]