It was quite obvious diplomacy was not even a possibility. The Griff's somewhat relaxed stance notably tightened as Cricket reacted more to his presence. Such unpredictably was a dangerous thing and caution was definitely most wise. Tharr watched intently at the bizarre display, retaining his usual stoic disposition. He wouldn't be able to leave this place peacefully, not with this thing around. It at least needed to be incapacitated. Surely this would be a mostly simply task. 

Without wasting much time, the water enthused bird cat outstretched a robust feathered wing. Rearing the flight bearing limb back then thrusting it forward with immense force, a barely visible construct of crescent shaped air was formed and released from the surface of the black plumage. It was sent hurdling towards the bug with moderate speed. The usual sharpness of which would dwindle by the time it reached its target, but if struck, would still register enough knockback to cause some instability. Tharraleos was testing the capabilities of this creature to formulate his own plan of attack. He'd attempt to keep some distance for now, but still was more than ready for a close ranged scuffle if need be.

[@Metal Tortoise]