In an attempt to dodge the oncoming fangs, Taeion weaved to the left to try to avoid the creature. However, Taeion's dodge attempt was quite late, and he was unable to avoid the attack entirely. The Fire Rat  had managed to scrape his arm in a way that left a scratch which travelled halfway across his forearm, deep enough that it would eventually start to bleed. He winced at the pain that followed. Although the damage of the cut itself was not too severe, he would have to ask for the assistance of a Healer later. For now, he would simply have to continue with the Special Assignment; the rewards would likely make up for the injury he had just sustained. He ignored his attacker for now, well aware that it would soon die from the shuriken attack, Taeion tended to be quite accurate with his strikes.

Looking towards the west once more, he could see that there was a great deal of smoke. He knew that he had to travel there quickly, but he was not feeling entirely keen on running. In the end, he actually walked there as if there was no urgency in the situation; something which he has done more than once, much to the dismay of the Academy.