He found himself in a pinwheel, quickly backstepping along the back plates of the creature as it retreats. His tail visibly frizzed, but he managed to get back on solid ground alright.

That just left an important question: Now what? With Hydaelyn so far away somehow, the Echo was of no use to him to warn him of danger.

His attention caught, and he gave the vial a quick inspection. Used to poisons that he'd apply to his own blades, and seeing what it could do, the ninja saw no reason to doubt it. He gave it a quick application, and gave his knives a whirl before he was back in position.

He crouched, then darted to meet the creature head-on.