Bramblepoint I'll man the flashlight.

Her hit didn't land anywhere near where intended and Towhee felt a fleeting flare of frustration lick through her like a flame. In the next instant, Hydra's snout connected with her shoulder blade, effectively pushing her sideways and backward. Unaware that she was being shepherded, Towhee didn't even try to plant her feet. Instead, she hopped backward—unwittingly indulging Hydra's plan—to put about two feet of space between them. She then gnashed her teeth in mock aggression just before crouching and striking again, still aiming for Hydra's neck and shoulders.