Reinhard saw the family huddled in a doorway, and the parents were shielding their children with their bodies.
An elderly woman had fallen but couldn't get up, while two young men were trying to help her, watching the beasts with terror-widened eyes.
The Tonothus began forming a line to block off the passageway. While their hooves scraped against cobblestones, and their spiked tails swayed with agitation.
"Marie, go to the left and Joseph to the right, while I'll take the center." Reinhards shouted as he stared ahead.
They split immediately, each understanding their role without need for elaboration.
Marie rushed forward with Longinus, appearing and shining in her hands, crimson-gold light reflecting off the building. The Tonothus turned its massive head to track her movement, its horn lowering in preparation to charge.
Then the Tonothus roared out as it rushed out, aiming its horns towards Marie, who had reached.
