"I'm always willing to train. Just let me know when it's convenient for you." He nodded and stepped back. Within a few steps, he had blended into shadow, aided in good part by the gore splattered all over his armor.

When he came back into view again, it was from a different angle than where Blaine was waiting. He didn't know how much cognitive power the creatures had. The less idea they had of what might be coming, the better. As soon as they saw him, they left the area in front of the entrance at a fast shamble. He stood still long enough for them to clear the front of the building, then took off at a sprint.