Neverwinter Forest reeling again

hide rolled a 3 for his first hit and a 5 for his second
orochi rolled a 10

Part of him preened under the praise. It wasn't common for Orochi to compliment him - or anyone, really, he assumed. So it made him feel special - capable. It made him feel good about himself. Far better than he'd feel if someone like Aiolos had complimented him in the same way, but he didn't have time to unpack that at the moment. 

"Thanks, man!" he chirped, slightly unprepared for the next attack.

Sometimes Hide felt like he'd never get used to the teeth. Of course, he was gonna have to, but the nips to his ankles stung, making him feel almost like his legs couldn't hold him anymore. It must be hitting right on the wrong tendon. 

Hide swerved around and lunged, aiming to grab Orochi's scruff.