[He responds without hesitation, and briefly wonders if the spirit lurking in Josh's body can actually hear and understand him. But that's less important than if Josh can, because it's Josh he needs to get through to if they're going to have any chance of getting the temple. It's Josh he needs to get through to if he's going to avoid being violently killed by a cannibal spirit in a half-turned person.
He remembers for a moment, entirely unwantedly, how easy it was for the wendigo to sever the stranger's head. One strike, barely even looking at its target; Josh is only partially transformed and surely not quite as strong or fast, but that just means it would be slower and messier and--
This isn't helping. Stay focused; his heart is pounding rapidly as he tries to stay calm, watching Josh's reaction.]
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[He responds without hesitation, and briefly wonders if the spirit lurking in Josh's body can actually hear and understand him. But that's less important than if Josh can, because it's Josh he needs to get through to if they're going to have any chance of getting the temple. It's Josh he needs to get through to if he's going to avoid being violently killed by a cannibal spirit in a half-turned person.
He remembers for a moment, entirely unwantedly, how easy it was for the wendigo to sever the stranger's head. One strike, barely even looking at its target; Josh is only partially transformed and surely not quite as strong or fast, but that just means it would be slower and messier and--
This isn't helping. Stay focused; his heart is pounding rapidly as he tries to stay calm, watching Josh's reaction.]