Despite the situation he had landed himself in, Don didn't panic.
Concern crossed his mind as he quickly measured every variable around him, but there wasn't even a sliver of fear on his face.
Compared to the woman who had nearly crushed him with nothing more than her presence, this giant was far easier to read.
Redstar had taught him something valuable. Against someone stronger, hesitation only guaranteed defeat.
Observation came first. Find the opening. Exploit it before it disappeared.
His muscles coiled. Then the stone beneath his boots exploded.
~BOOOOM~
The ancient floor shattered outward as Don launched himself forward with frightening force.
Cracks raced through the tiles while fragments of stone burst into the air behind him.
The giant's expression changed for the first time since arriving.
His confident glare gave way to surprise as Don crossed the distance separating them almost faster than his eyes could properly follow.
Too fast. Far too fast.
