They turn and stare at the swarm below, now at least a little more out of reach than before. Precious inches at the end of the world. Brian was more accurate in his estimation of the numbers, this wasn’t just hundreds, there were literally thousands of them. Multiple swarms. There was no way Steve could take them all on. They’d have to make a run for it.

Tommy opens the kit bag where Steve has brought along a number of rifles.

Tommy: Holy shit! This is awesome!

Brian reaches past him rudely to grab a shotgun and cocks the pump action handle to make sure it’s ready to fire. Tommy takes a rifle, handing it to Sarah and then one for himself which he slings over his shoulder. Brian however has begun firing into