Firefly Glen The more I see I understand

Alya was lucky that Hydra had been paying attention; the girl had been in danger of dozing off by the time Charon decided to unleash his hellhounds upon the stranger. Their father's meaningful look had been missed entirely, and it was only at Hydra's playful growl that Alya realized their Time to Shine had finally come.

Leaping forth, Alya moved into formation with her sisters, with Hydra in the lead and Lyra taking the Middle Head's opposite flank. They raced toward the stranger on whip-like legs, never pausing to worry that the other might not run - that she might stand and fight.

Because, no matter what the three believed, this was not a game.