*The tendrils heal as fast as they're damaged, and begin shooting the thorns at the group as well*
*Lecter heads towards the tendril holding Karma, his demonic reflexes allowing him to block the oncoming thorns with his blade*

[b][i]I had hoped that you wouldn't make me hurt my own blood. But I must do what is necessary.[/i][/b]
*Karma's tendrils squeezes down on her, causing her bones to shatter*
*The earth shakes violently as a massive, black centipede bursts from the ground near the group, and heads straight for the group*
Lecter: Damnit Be'lak, let me kill you!

*The humanoid laughs as it vaults forwards, spinning through the air as it angles its leg blade at Sydney's throat*