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[missesthestars]

[Promise's voice is a touch out-of-breath and the following is punctuated with the occasional thwack sound of a crossbow and the screeching howl of a dying minion.]

A few observations from watching the City and the network which may come in handy on a day like today.

1. If enough little things pound against something big, it will eventually move. Keep that in mind when constructing barricades and don't assume your windows and doors will be strong enough to repel them. [thwack- screetch] They're determined little bastards.
2. Keep in mind that if the smoke from your fireplace can get outside, the things from the outside can get in.
3. They are traveling in pairs and packs, if you see one, [thwack-screech] assume there are many more. [thwack-thwack-screech]
4. Don't forget aerial attacks if you're in the open, they do have wings after all and I can't tell you the number of people I've seen swarmed on the streets this day.

In terms of fighting them:

1. [crunch] Their necks are thin and weak, easily breakable with a single well-placed strike, or cut with a blade.
2. If you are lacking the above skills and are a sports enthusiast, blunt instruments like golf clubs, baseball bats, even tennis rackets may be used. Edited to add: Those of you inclined to literature may note that large, hard-bound books may be of use as well.
3. Guns are loud and make a mess, [thwack] but if you have good enough aim, they're highly effective.
4. Despite the numbers, the swarms do make it easy to [thwack-screech-screech] hit multiple targets an once.
5. And in the interest of those who fight with their teeth, the blood doesn't seem to be poisonous, but it does seem to get their attention... and not in a pleasant manner, either.

This is almost reminds me of home. Pity we can't be paid for this...

Comments

[fangfatale.livejournal.com]

Very stupid wing-things. Fly right to mouth, then act surprised when get eaten.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

And then they decide it's a new game and try to get themselves some nice fangs for their collections.

I take it you've... snacked on a few then?

[fangfatale.livejournal.com]

If want fangs, need to be faster.

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[atoner.livejournal.com]

You took a bite out of one?

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[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

It got a little to close for comfort. They seem to like fangs.

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[atoner.livejournal.com]

I don't know that I'd use my teeth for that kind of thing.

[alittlewild.livejournal.com]

Have any gotten your teeth?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

No, luckily I still have my full set. Others aren't so lucky, though.

[alittlewild.livejournal.com]

Others?

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[captainshort.livejournal.com]

They make excellent target practice, I agree.

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[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Small, fast-moving, they're really quite agile aren't they?

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[captainshort.livejournal.com]

I was wondering if I am just as good a shot with my left hand as my right. It's good exercise.

[thatsmyjob.livejournal.com]

They also seem vulnerable to the complete volumes of Chaucer, hardback edition.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Nicely improvised, sir.

[thatsmyjob.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Do wish I'd figured it out before they got three of my teeth but I've been told I'm slow on the uptake.

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[winewomenand]

[ this is the cranky voice of a goodfellow waking up from a nap. he yawns, long and drawn-out, before speaking. ]

It isn't over yet? Salome has been earning her rent.

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[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that she is and, no, it isn't over yet.

[playstheblues.livejournal.com]

It's like baseball practice.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I prefer to cut and stab, but if bashing them in serves you well...

[notthemodel.livejournal.com]

Jesus, you're real fucking thorough, aren't you?

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I take vermin extermination very seriously, yes.

[fatespoken]

I used them for batting practice. Useful fuckers.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

I'll be able to put off target practice for awhile after this, I think.

[thrillofthe.livejournal.com]

It seems to me that this curse has only served to highlight those with the skills to survive in this place.

[missesthestars.livejournal.com]

Or those that need protecting.