"It wouldn't kill her, but she's got to be solid to grab us. An axe to the face would damage her body." Chris considers, and then nods, saying softly, "Do enough damage and we can drive her away, or make a run for it when she's too weak to chase us. That's how Taran' saved me when she went after me."

Chris gives a wry smile. "Of course, the easiest thing would be to let her grab me and make a run for it alone while she's occupied. I won't hold it against you if you decide to do that rather than axe her in the face."