The ugly, humanoid monster, having lost its mount, turned and fled deep into the desert.
It shrieked wildly, its wretched and terrified state making it seem like a different species from its fearless brethren.
The Horse-headed Eagle Rocket immediately spread its wings and glided in pursuit. Seeing this, the robed creature stopped and roared at Rocket.
"ROAR!" The sudden turn and roar actually startled Rocket.
It had never seen such a creature and couldn't tell if it was poisonous—or edible.
"SCREECH!" Rocket raised a wing and slapped it across the creature's head. The thing, which had been trying to act fierce, was sent flying, tumbling twice across the ground.
Just as it tried to scramble up, the Horse-headed Eagle's talons descended, pressing claws sharper than steel hooks against its face.
