Eddy's well practiced at catching things suddenly coming his way, though typically they're far smaller. Still, reflexes serve him and Cori's momentarily in his arms before he's using momentum to swing her around behind him, putting himself in between her and whatever's caused her to suddenly bolt.

Whatever it is, it darts like a flash, still chasing after Cori without hesitation. It's small though, so Eddy's moving to crouch and block its path when suddenly it launches itself into the air, using Eddy's lowered shoulder as a convenient stepping stone on its way catch Cori.

"The fuck?"