I was hoping you'd go with the first. You've got the perfect setup for that going, and the tension in it is wonderful.

Noted. Hmm. I gave her that “Energy Absorption” ability. Maybe she could accidentally discover she has that if necessary, and have it work against the energy behind his powers? If nothing else, it could still be a shorter attack for your guy, snapping out of it just in the nick of time, but still after a bit of damage? By the time they encounter, Thea’s going to be on the verge of dropping… and probably having frostbite. xD

Advice? Hmm. Well, since he’s blacked-out, I would probably avoid any internal monologue, such as opinions and emotions, and just stick with his actions. Or write as if from the perspective of a crazed wolf, with any thoughts and feelings done in that mindset instead of Byrce’s. If you mean on how he’s going to act, that’s really up to you. Just remember the original purpose was to make it seem like he had murdered Thea. If he’s completely out of control, maybe something like a rabid wolf on a rampage, sniffing out anything and everything he could possibly attack?

Until later, signature copy-cat! <3