almost blind here in the darkness, the rain soaking the forest floor and causing them to slip and fall as they navigate their way down through the broken trees. He picks off the closest ones while watching out for any sign of a flare being lit to guide them towards him, their new trick seemed more of a disadvantage than anything, providing him with targets more so than them.

Suddenly a flare launches up into the sky and lights the entire area in a harsh flickering yellow light. He lifts the goggles in disbelief, shocked at this development. Had they become that advanced already? What was next? He turns and is relieved to see Belle, illuminated by the flare, charging towards his position.

He points at her sharply and then towards the approaching wave of drones