"You know it would given the–?"

A loud thud rushed into Matias's ears. On high alert now, he turned towards the kitchen entrance. His legs became automated, rushing him over to the guest room, of all places.

"Iris?!" he called, swinging the door open.

What he saw mortified him. Oleander was crouched by a fallen Iris, sneaking their arms under her body. They were about to pick her up when their antennae signalled towards Matias's arrival, making then turn around.

"I fucking knew it," Matias barked, "Get off of her, NOW!"

Oleander hardly has time to defend themselves before Matias threw himself on top of them, tackling them to the ground. Oleander was quick to react, however, kicking the man off with powerful legs. Matias fell with a thud, and so did the bug's boot right on his neck.

"STAY OUT OF MY WAY," Oleander signed, "BEFORE I ENSURE YOU CAN NEVER BREATHE AGAIN."