[That brief glint of light is more than enough to startle, but the bright flash that follows is not only blinding, but ear-ringing, mind-numbing, enough to make them both double over and cover their eyes. It'll take at least a few minutes to adjust. Armin's heart thuds in his throat with such overwhelming desperation that he thinks he might be sick. His hand grips Aubrey's arm. There's some kind of building off in the distance - round?]
Let's go. [His voice is thick with emotion that's rarely so genuine. Aubrey may recognize it, if anyone.]
SCREAMS SO LOUD AT ALL OF THIS...
Let's go. [His voice is thick with emotion that's rarely so genuine. Aubrey may recognize it, if anyone.]
Whatever's next, it's there. They could be too...